Floods, rental crisis leaving tenants in the lurch
Tenants should be insured for alternative accommodation and warned if a property has been through a flood before signing a lease, a tenancy advocacy body says.
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Lobbying ‘essential’ to democracy: anti-corruption boss
Lobbying has long been viewed with distrust but the NSW anti-corruption commissioner says it is necessary and can serve the public interest when done well.
Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM
Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.
‘Logical’ for Japan to partner with AUKUS security pact
The federal government says it's "logical" to work with Japan on defence technology projects.
Calls for Amazon, Costco to fall under code of conduct
Grocery giant Woolworths is supporting recommendations to make the supermarket code of conduct mandatory but says it must apply to other retailers as well.
Japan partnership an ‘evolution’ of AUKUS: PM
As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.
Residents waiting years on claims after 2022 floods
Queenslanders whose homes were damaged two years ago in disastrous flooding say they are still waiting on claims to be finalised or repairs to begin.
Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown
The heads of Coles and Woolworths will be grilled by a Senate committee examining supermarket prices as debate rages about the power of the two retail giants.
Treasurer has eyes on mandatory company merger regime
The biggest shake-up of merger rules in years will force businesses to disclose proposed takeovers and fast-track proposals that won't threaten competition.
‘Hit and miss’ merger rules reworked in major shake-up
Sweeping changes to merger rules have been welcomed by the national competition regulator and received a wary but hopeful response from big business.
Future made in Australia: PM’s plan for economic growth
A plan to boost locally made resources and jobs, especially in green energy, in Australia will be unveiled by the prime minister.
Home building muted yet rate cuts could spur activity
The pace of home building, as shown by official dwelling approvals data, continues to lag behind strong demand for housing.
Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry
As the nation's live music sector struggles to bounce back post-pandemic, a survey has revealed the extent to which musicians are being short-changed.
Wage and energy bills prompt ‘cost-of-trading crisis’
Soaring wages, energy and insurance bills are hurting Australia's retailers, as the sector's peak body calls for relief to help businesses stay afloat.
A-Leagues avoid TV fiasco but financial worries remain
The A-Leagues have avoided the embarrassment of being booted off TV after an 11th-hour deal following the collapse of the APL's television production partner.
Swift blip hides weak consumer that bodes well for RBA
Cost-of-living pressures are forcing consumers to rein in their spending across most goods and services to afford one-off cash splashes.
Festivals probe tackles not so splendour music scene
A federal bid to help salvage Australia's live music scene has been launched after Splendour in the Grass cancelled its July event.
SA uncorks support to bolster wine exports to China
The SA government has unveiled a package to help winemakers return to China's huge market with the lifting of punitive tariffs.
Reserve Bank’s shift to neutral likely to be reinforced
The central bank will be in the spotlight this week, when high ranking officials give policy speeches and the minutes of the last rates meeting are released.
Cost of living, natural disasters impact tourism
Domestic travellers are opting to have shorter, cheaper holidays closer to home as international tourism continues to recover from the pandemic, new data shows.
Home builders want training costs reflected in pay call
The minimum wage decision should take into account the cost of training workers to plug skills gaps, a key home building lobby group says.
Inflation holds steady but services prove stubborn
Consumer prices are growing at the same annual pace as last month, with Taylor Swift concerts fuelling a minor uptick in hotel prices in the big cities.
‘Unacceptable’ errors led to Telstra triple zero bungle
A series of embarrassing failures, including incorrect phone numbers and an incorrectly entered email address, contributed to triple zero delays on March 1.
Property profits up as prices keep ticking higher
Australia's real estate resilience has kept on keeping on despite higher interest rates and gloomy consumer sentiment.
Consumers hit in decade-long ‘jihad on gas’, users say
Investment delays or ending projects to develop gas reserves could result in a worse supply outlook, a regulator warns, as pressure on the industry intensifies.
PM says minimum wage workers ‘should not fall behind’
Lowest-paid workers should not be going backwards and worker pay rises are not at odds with moderating inflation, the prime minister says.
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‘Deliberate demand destruction’ stinging gas consumers
Western Australia faces an immediate gas supply risk triggered by the rush to run the nation on renewable energy, an audience of business leaders has heard.
Employers, unions at odds on wage call and inflation
Unions and employer groups have clashed on the annual review of minimum and award wages and its likely influence on still-above target inflation.
Rates on hold but RBA ‘not ruling anything in or out’
Interest rates have been left steady for another meeting and the Reserve Bank has kept its options wide open when it comes to future moves.
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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all
Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.
Calls to heat up competition in nation’s postal sector
A tech start-up is pushing for Australia Post's delivery network to be opened up to private players, in a bid to drive competition and boost regional economies.