Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages
The federal government has introduced its next tranche of workplace reforms targeted at employers exploiting loopholes to undercut pay.
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PM declares ‘no lobbying’ from Qantas on Qatar decision
Anthony Albanese says his sole conversation about a Qatar Airways proposal was not with Qantas and denies blocking it to protect the Australian airline.
Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland
The federal government will now shoulder a larger share of the financial burden to complete the Marinus Link energy project connecting Tasmania to the mainland.
Siblings jump on expanded home guarantee scheme
Tens of thousands of first-time buyers have been able to secure a property with a smaller deposit, including groups of friends and family.
Small firms excluded from labour hire crackdown
Businesses too small to have a human resources department have been granted a range of exemptions from Labor's new workplace reforms.
Pause likely at Lowe’s final interest rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia could leave interest rates unchanged for the third month in a row, following more signs that inflation is continuing to moderate.
Meals on Wheels does more than just deliver food
As Meals on Wheels marks 70 years of serving the community, the organisation is looking back on the hidden value it provides to its elderly and infirm clients.
Watchdog seeks record fine for Qantas cancelled flights
The head of the consumer watchdog wants Qantas to face a fine of $250 million if a cancelled tickets case against it is successful.
Investors flock to Brisbane but other cities subdued
Investor lending has jumped in Queensland but fallen in most other key states, with strong property price growth also reported in the state's capital.
Housing recovery gains momentum as supply tightens
Home values have risen for the sixth month in a row, with CoreLogic's latest index showing a 0.8 per cent lift in August.
Big loss renews Australia Post’s open letter for reform
Australia Post has renewed a plea to update its charter after the government-owned enterprise lost $384 million delivering letters in the past financial year.
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Qantas jettisons flight credit deadlines, faces new row
Qantas has scrapped the expiration date for nearly $500 million in flight credits but faces more public backlash with a watchdog taking the airline to court.
Fight brews as business digs in over workplace reforms
Business groups have lashed out at "radical" reforms that will grant minimum pay rights to gig workers, claiming the government's proposals will drive up costs.
Welcome progress on inflation as rate hikes take effect
Cooler than expected inflation might have lowered the odds of an RBA rate hike, but an economist warns the price of one major item could soon rise.
Confidence edges higher but consumers remain wary
A pause on interest rate hikes has failed to substantially lift consumer spirits with a key index remaining below levels seen during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Senate push to force minister’s hand on flight decision
The government will face a push to reveal documents pertaining to the decision to block Qatar Airways from flying extra routes after being lobbied by Qantas.
Matildas mania nets retail goals after scoreless sales
The Women's World Cup has boosted spending on catering and takeaway food following a flat end-of-year sales period for retailers.
Matildas mania kicks retail goals after flat EOFY sales
The Women's World Cup has boosted sales along with a jump in spending on catering and takeaway food following a flat end-of-year sales period for retailers.
Wealth of data to shed light on Australian economy
A speech by the incoming Reserve Bank boss and a wealth of data will provide rich insight into the state of the Australian economy.
Virgin slams govt for rejecting extra Qatar flights
Virgin Australia's chief executive has spoken out against the federal government after it rejected Qatar Airways' bid for more flights to Australia.
Australia’s nervous watch for any great fall of China
Mounting economic headwinds in China, where growth is slowing, will have major ramifications for Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
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Lithium leader Pilbara posts electrifying $2.4b profit
Pilbara Minerals reports a 326 per cent surge in net profit to $2.4 billion as the world rapidly electrifies and demands a secure supply of sustainable lithium.
Qantas should not pay back pandemic money: Chalmers
Despite Qantas posting a record profit, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the airline should not have to pay back money it received during the height of the pandemic.
BRICS should boost cross-border payment: China
The leaders of the BRICS bloc have agreed to encourage more local currency usage in trade as they seek to shift away from dependence on the US dollar.
Landmark report puts climate at centre of economy
Climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy lies at the heart of the Intergenerational Report released by the Albanese government.
Ardent settles shareholder suit over Dreamworld tragedy
Dreamworld's parent company has settled a shareholder lawsuit that claimed losses following the deadly accident at the Gold Coast theme park in 2016.
Ageing population, climate to change face of economy
Australians 40 years from now will live longer and have fewer children while the country's economy becomes greener, a landmark reports shows.
BRICS invites six nations to join developing world bloc
BRICS developing nations have invited six countries to join the bloc, promising to rebalance world bodies dominated by the US and other wealthy Western states.
Woolworths to cut bonuses for managers after deaths
Safety lapses that led to the deaths of two workers at Woolworths stores have triggered a review of every piece of equipment used by the supermarket chain.
Shoppers ‘could fare worse’ without supermarket duopoly
Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.
Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back
Woolworths is tipping price rises in some categories after the supermarket giant posted a $1.62 billion full-year profit, up slightly on the previous year.