Australia leads Quad partners meet on sidelines of G7
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with his Quad counterparts on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan.
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Labor promises persistence on China trade reopening
Trade Minister Don Farrell has arrived in Beijing in a bid to end a long-running dispute blocking Australian businesses accessing lucrative Chinese markets.
Australia ‘not immune’ from global economic malaise
Despite a downbeat economic forecast, Australia should weather the worst of a weak international outlook due to low unemployment and high commodity prices.
Interest rate rises to delay Vic, NSW surplus returns
Higher borrowing costs would slow budgets returning to surplus in Australia's two most populous states, an independent credit agency has warned.
Consumers fret over new year of interest rate hikes
Another cash rate hike and suggestions of more to come has mortgage holders worried, with consumer confidence sinking to the lows of the pandemic.
Australia’s AAA rating affirmed
Strong demand for Australia's energy exports and the strong labour market have kept upwards pressure on the country's sovereign credit rating.
Push for social projects boost in north
In an annual statement on northern Australia, minister Madeleine King says more social projects are needed for the vast region.
G20 summit deplores war in Ukraine
G20 leaders meeting in Bali have deplored Russia's aggression in Ukraine and say the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible.
Reform needed to get through downturn: PM
Anthony Albanese has used a speech to argue the country will need to reform its way through the economic crisis, defending the government's first budget.
Commuters should get EV tax breaks: report
A study into electric vehicles in Australia's three biggest cities recommends targeted tax breaks and discounts to accelerate their adoption.
PM insists ‘no change’ on income tax cuts
Senior ministers insist they're sticking to their election promise of keeping significant income tax cuts as the Greens warn the policy will restrict spending.
Treasurer rules out Medicare levy hike
Lifting the Medicare levy to funnel more funds into the strained public healthcare system is not on the Albanese government's agenda.
Economy woes cloud tax cut ahead of budget
Pressure is mounting to change or scrap costly tax cuts baked in by the former government as Labor prepares to hand down its budget in less than three weeks.
Put up budget policy or sit down: Labor
Jane Hume has called on the government to focus on cost of living measures leading to Labor accusing the opposition of not offering anything constructive.
Households cashed up for rates rise: RBA
Most households except recent first-home buyers have enough savings to cope with rising interest rates, which the ANZ tips to reach three per cent this year.
New mines key to health, welfare: Joyce
As the coalition seeks to turn the election debate to economic issues, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says sources must be found to fund spending promises.
Prominent Aust women demand real action
A group of prominent Australian woman are urging leaders to back up talks and promises with real action to end violence, harassment and discrimination.