Pressure rises on borrowers as RBA weighs up rate call
Australia's central bank board is tipped to leave interest rates untouched, but the pain for borrowers is not going away.
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Business lobby blasts ‘radical’ workplace reforms
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have unleashed a wave of criticism from employer groups which are warning of increased complexity.
Workplaces using labour-hire loophole put on notice
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have angered employer groups, as the federal government warns bosses against using loopholes to undercut pay.
Mining bosses dig in over ‘extreme’ workplace laws
The mining industry has warned the prime minister against taking the sector for granted and pushing investment elsewhere with "extreme" workplace laws.
RBA primed for rate pause but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
RBA primed for rate pause, but more hikes not ruled out
Inflation is tracking in the right direction and is expected to embolden the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold in September.
Burke slams ‘extraordinary’ $9b in total unpaid wages
It will cost employers more to pay workers fairly, the workplace relations minister says, but it is not expected to massively push up costs for consumers.
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold for third month in row
Interest rates will stay unchanged at 4.1 per cent in September after outgoing RBA chief Philip Lowe's final cash rate decision.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BRICS leaders consider group’s role, expansion criteria
BRICS leaders are weighing expansion criteria with the bloc's future in the balance as Vladimir Putin uses their summit to justify Russia's war in Ukraine
China’s fortunes key to Australia’s economic success
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.