Concerns over sovereignty, risk in satellite internet
Thousands of satellites will replace two Australia sent into space to connect some of its farthest-flung communities. But an increasing reliance on mercurial overseas providers for satellite connectivity has prompted…
Liberal hoses down leader talk, defends outspoken posts
A prominent Liberal conservative has rejected suggestions he’s angling for the party leadership after a series of inflammatory social media posts. Liberals have privately expressed frustrations at being forced to…
Lew details shock claims against former Smiggle boss
The billionaire chairman of Premier Investments has made a series of jaw-dropping allegations involving the Smiggle boss who was fired for alleged serious misconduct a year ago. Solomon Lew said…
Global leaders inspired by ‘bold’ social media ban
Global leaders have taken note of Australia’s world-first ban on social media for teenagers, instilling confidence in a bereaved mum that other nations will enact change. Emma Mason drew a…
Macquarie to compensate investors in failed Shield fund
Thousands of Australians who lost their retirement savings when investment fund Shield collapsed will be reimbursed by Macquarie, which oversaw investments in the failed superannuation scheme. Macquarie accepted fault in…
Neither confirm nor deny: Foreign Investment Review Board secrecy
The Albanese Government is going to extremes to prevent scrutiny of decisions by the Foreign Investment Review Board. Rex Patrick reports on a transparency triple scam. The FIRB is tasked…
Red tape adding uncertainty to resources planning
Future job growth may be at risk in Australia’s resource industry, with a state’s controversial royalties scheme coming under fire. The nation’s resources workforce bounced back strongly with almost 100…
Australia pitches social media age ban to world leaders
Australia’s world-first social media age ban is being promoted to other nations during a jam-packed final day at the United Nations General Assembly. Anthony Albanese is trying to build an…
West versus rest as fresh stoush brews over GST spoils
A tax policy pitting state against state is being reviewed to ensure value for money. The carve-up of revenue from the goods and services tax has been a sticking point…
US to seal Asian trade deals ‘in coming months’
The United States expects to finalise trade deals with more Southeast Asian countries in the coming months, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says. Greer was speaking in Kuala Lumpur at…