Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians
Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.
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‘Holy grail’: treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends
After 29 hours, 327 contributions and one major blow-up, Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable has served up a slew of reform ideas and a few unanswered questions.
Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform
Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.
Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will fly to Washington to meet Donald Trump after the US leader's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin secured no truce in Ukraine.
Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future
Australia's economic future will be guided by ideas to reinvigorate its currently languishing productivity, the treasurer has said.
Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Australia and New Zealand embrace in ‘uncertain world’
Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.
Carbon price or climate failure: expert economist warns
Australia won't meet its renewable energy commitments without significant reforms but there's still time to redeem the situation, an expert warns.
Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out
Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.
Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line
NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks
Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.
PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month
Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.
G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda
The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.
Middle East conflict ends plan for PM’s key Trump talk
Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter.
Trump denies G7 exit linked to Israel-Iran ceasefire
"Publicity seeking" French President Emmanuel Macron got it "Wrong!" when he said US President Donald Trump left G7 to work on a Israel-Iran ceasefire deal.
Amazon to inject $20b into Australian ‘AI revolution’
Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.
Australia backs Israel ‘defence’ amid escalation fears
Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.
PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.
PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks
As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets
After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine
Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.
Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches
Tackling housing instability is key to securing an election win, with Labor vouching for build-to-rent while the coalition says Australians should own a home.
US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.
Europe extends hand to US, warns of ‘race to bottom’
The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.
NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine
NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.
Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged
Accusations of diversity issues and "sanitised" recommendations have marred the end of a nation-leading forum centred on reducing community drug harms.
Drug decriminalisation push nipped in the bud, for now
A broad consensus for treating drug use and possession outside the justice system in a government-run drug summit butts up against current policies.
Rich countries should cough up billions more: COP29
Wealthy countries at the COP29 climate summit including the US and Australia could be set to raise their global finance target offer to $A462 billion a year.
PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns
World leaders have gathered for a major economic summit against a backdrop of concern over the impact of American trade tariffs under Donald Trump.