PRRT. The tax oil and gas companies continue to avoid. What’s the scam?
The annual dump of data from the Tax Office landed yesterday, and once again, it exposes the pittance paid by the oil and gas industry. What’s the scam? The scam…
Large companies paying no tax in Australia declines
The number of large companies in Australia that pay no tax has fallen to a record low, although some industry heavyweights continue to avoid paying any dues. The Australian Taxation…
Overheated share markets may risk financial meltdown
Global stock markets are likely underpricing heightened risks from geopolitical tension and cyber threats, leaving financial systems vulnerable to a violent correction, the Reserve Bank of Australia warns. The central…
PNG clears path to ink Australian mutual defence pact
Papua New Guinea has officially signed off on a security treaty with Australia that paves the pathway for its citizens to serve in the defence force. The PukPuk treaty, named…
‘Breach of faith’: slippery slope for sunscreen trust
Trust in sunscreen could be slipping after dozens of products from major brands were pulled from shelves due to sun protection fears. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has identified 20 sunscreens…
Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes
The mother of an Australian onboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla will not forgive the Albanese government “if” her daughter dies at the hands of the Israeli military. Bianca Webb-Pullman is…
War crimes showcase. What’s the scam?
What’s the scam with the International Astronautical Congress? The International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which opened this week in Sydney, is billed as the world’s largest space gathering. It brings together…
The dog ate my homework! The missing pieces of the climate plan
The ‘National Adaption Plan’ of how to manage risks and combat climate change is high on rhetoric and short on substance. David McEwen on what could have been. On paper,…
Reform route flagged as best road to economic recovery
Green shoots in Australia’s economy could wither without further reform, claims a report urging the government to turn its recent economic roundtable into an annual fixture. Household spending is ticking…
BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade
An unconfirmed blockade on key iron ore shipments has wiped more than $5 billion from mining giant BHP’s value, but experts say tough talk from China’s steelmakers was apolitical and…