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The government is under pressure to spend more on cost-of-living help. Getting the balance wrong could trigger further interest rates hikes.
Australians’ sense of job insecurity is now as bad as it was in COVID, when unemployment hit 6.4%. Yet there are steps that can help turn fear into action.
Inland Rail was meant to take 200,000 trucks a year off our roads – but it’s now been cut in half. Why is rail freight shortchanged compared to roads and city rail?
More than 1.8 million Australians earn money from trusts, which can be legally used to reduce people’s tax bills. There may be changes coming in Tuesday’s budget.
Iranian tariffs in the Strait of Hormuz may change how oil is traded and priced, with implications for currencies, alliances and global economic power.
Up to 14% of what renters paid for housing in the past decade could have been due to taxes that don’t apply to owner-occupied homes, new estimates show.
Researchers found pervasive worker underpayment in Australia, with two-thirds of temporary visa holders paid less than they were legally owed.
Supporters of the “degrowth” movement say that capitalism and consumerism have run their course.
Big tech is investing heavily in AI infrastructure. For countries like New Zealand, there are clear gains – but also important trade-offs.
With new spending and an operating surplus, the Victorian treasurer has delivered the goods. But the state’s huge net debt still looms large.
The central bank has also forecast higher inflation and slower economic growth.
Right now, many of these cases claiming unfair treatment are still pending. But the rulings could have big financial implications for governments around the world.
The days of rapid economic growth are long gone. New analysis helps explain what has changed.
Punishing penalties for not meeting investment targets? A ‘tsunami’ of Indian migrants? The full agreement suggests the deal is not that dangerous.
The News Media Bargaining Code was world-leading. The government’s new plan, the News Bargaining Incentive, will build on past progress to protect journalism.
Email is as much about performing competence as actually communicating information. What happens if humans leave the system?
As gas prices soared in recent years, Queensland actually earned more money – for less gas – than the federal government. Here’s why.
With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed, prices will likely stay high in the near term. But a weaker cartel could mean more competition in the future.
The Reserve Bank will make the call next Tuesday. It’s expected to raise rates to crack down on inflation, before it becomes entrenched.
Fashion brands promise sustainability. But a formal investigation into Lululemon reveals a deeper problem: green claims that no one is required to prove.
Small-scale landlords are retreating as costs rise and confidence weakens. Their exit could disrupt credit flows – but also ease pressure in the housing market.
Business is booming for fakes, worth at least US$467 billion a year worldwide. But some fake products can pose serious health risks to unsuspecting buyers.
And what might it mean for renters – especially rental housing supply and prices – if the government does tackle negative gearing?
See if you’re among the millions of Australians who’ll probably be better off hanging onto your work receipts for tax time next year.