Greg Jericho on the economic forces pushing Australia towards populism – podcast
Last week, the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold but the decision was followed by a warning that a future rate rise was on the table because prices are…
Australian economy ‘drifting’ despite natural gifts
Australia has the resources it needs to be a globally prosperous economy, but it is failing to convert those assets into meaningful growth, a think tank says. Abundant renewable energy,…
NDIS Bill hits the disabled harder than the fraudsters
The NDIS Bill is brutal. It cuts support for people with permanent, significant disability – the people this scheme was built for – while leaving the structural problems largely untouched.…
Labor’s reform outlook cools before long winter break
Labor will attempt to push through controversial changes to the tax system before parliament takes a long winter break. Negotiations are under way between the Greens and the Albanese government…
Premier threatens to name and shame energy retailers
A state premier and treasurer are turning up the heat on energy retailers, threatening to “name and shame” companies that fail to pass on electricity savings. The comments come in…
Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story
Oil and dairy prices will shed light on Australia’s inflation fight in a big week for domestic economic data. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures are expected on Wednesday to show…
Sanctions not working. Israeli settler violence continues unopposed
Australia’s sanctions regime on Israel is not holding many perpetrators accountable for grave human rights abuses and war crimes. Karen Edyvane on Amnesty International report just released. As illegal Israeli…
Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain? | Gaby Hinsliff
Having literally campaigned in poetry, the new Makerfield MP needs a summer of knuckling down to the small print By the end, it had become less a byelection, more a…
DC’s ‘renovated’ pool reflects the Trump administration’s dangerous hubris
When asked what his takeaways from the Iran war were, Trump said he believed there were no limits to his power It’s been a busy week for the US’s birthday…
Social media bans are trending. But it’s too late for my son and me | Dave Schilling
We’re both addicted to our screens. But at least we’re watching together – it’s dystopian bonding for the modern age Try as I might, I think there’s no saving my…