Grim immigration outlook for Aussie business
A fall in overseas arrivals into Australia could put further pressures on struggling businesses, an economist has warned.
A fall in overseas arrivals into Australia could put further pressures on struggling businesses, an economist has warned.
It’s a controversial policy dubbed an “economy killer”, but one detail tucked in Anthony Albanese’s “cost of living” budget reveals Labor is full steam ahead.
The AFP boss says the number of threats against politicians has nearly doubled in the past four years.
Eligible Aussie travellers will benefit from fast-tracked travel through US airports via a new government program.
A big change being brought in across thousands of businesses is expected to benefit almost four million Aussie workers.
The federal treasurer has blasted the opposition for a “stunningly stupid admission” during an animated debate on income tax in parliament.
A quickly-deleted post made by the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s official account has raised eyebrows as election anticipation nears fever pitch.
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has revealed what happened to a dead salmon after she whipped it out during question time.
Peter Dutton’s Elon Musk-style efficiency pledge will put thousands of Australian public servants in the Coalition’s firing line.
The federal government has been grilled over fears tech billionaire Elon Musk might “agitate for far-right politics in Australia” during the election.
Four words from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sent young Aussies into a meltdown – but there’s more to the story.
A leading public servant has been asked to explain why portraits of the King or Queen no longer hang in one of the country’s biggest departments.
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
The offer comes amid fears Australia could be further caught up in Donald Trump’s increasingly aggressive tariff war, with an announcement due next week.
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
A $5-a-week tax cut from the Albanese government has backfired, with industry panning the move and the Opposition labelling it nothing but a ‘cruel hoax’.
Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.
The Prime Minister has branded the opposition “delulu with no solulu” after scathing criticism of his government’s proposed income tax cuts.
The government’s newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that’s not the weirdest thing about them.
From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here’s how Labor’s pre-election budget pitch will affect you.
The Albanese government has announced a number of key measures in the budget aimed at easing cost of living pressures. Here’s how it could help you.
It may boast icons such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but the country’s most populous state appears to have lost its appeal.
The Australian economy is facing a grim outlook with income from key resources forecast to be smashed over the coming years, dragging down revenue.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth budget is once again all about cost of living. Find out exactly where you stand.
Jim Chalmers has revealed plans to put pennies back in every Australian’s pocket, in a budget night speech marked as much by what was not said than was.
With a federal election expected to be called any day now, Labor has left itself $1.5bn in yet-to-be announced policies.
An ex-Spotlight producer who gave explosive evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case is now suing Channel Seven for defamation.
Former Perth Lord Mayor and Seven West media personality Basil Zempilas has become WA’s new opposition leader.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal budget.
As election chatter ramps up, one of Australia’s most polarising leaders has dished out fighting words in an effort to shaft Anthony Albanese.
Jim Chalmers will hand down his pre-election budget on Tuesday with an eye of America as much as struggling Aussies.
A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.
The man behind Reggie the Rabbit has broken his silence, as the PM described the longtime Rabbitohs mascot as a “lovely fellow” following allegations he pushed a child.
Labor released a social media T-shirt meme to pump its Medicare credentials, only to quickly take it down after realising the meme’s ugly history.
Labor is set to spruik its progress of lowering gross debt ahead of the federal budget, despite Australia’s bottom line set for a string of deficits over the next decade.
The husband of a federal Teal politician has been filmed pulling down a rival candidate’s poster and the furore is trending on social media.
Sunrise host Nat Barr has accused Peter Dutton of adopting a ‘When Harry Met Sally’ approach to this year’s election.
An olive branch in the form of a Sicilian favourite was the clincher in getting the final state to sign on to a “historic” schools funding agreement.
Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Coalition would bring down power bills after Labor failed to deliver on its 2022 promise.
The tragic deaths of two Melbourne teens has sparked a new initiative aimed at protecting young Aussies and school leavers.
The government has found money in its budget to lock in an energy bill subsidy until the end of the year, but the Treasurer insists it’s not an ‘election bribe’.
With the Coalition attacking Labor for increased spending, finance spokesman Jane Hume has eyed further cuts to stop the ballooning disability scheme.
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor appeared to repeatedly stumble over the cost of the Coalition’s flagship nuclear policy.
Australians will be offered some cost of living relief in a pre-election sweetener.
Millions of commuters could be forced to endure more transport headaches amid a fresh warning train strikes which threw Sydney’s rail network into disarray could be back on “within weeks”.
Concerns those most vulnerable will continue to fall through “growing cracks” in one sector have grown amid a suite of demands.
A $5.5m grant linked to the criminally infiltrated CFMEU needs investigation, shadow federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash says.
Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky has agreed to an out-of-court settlement after she alleged she had been bullied by colleagues.
A former defence chief has warned Australia must “reconsider our priorities” in the face of Donald Trump’s reign in the White House.
A massive arms race is sweeping the Asia-Pacific region as countries like Australia grow alarmed over the China threat.
A landmark probe into Australia’s supermarket giants made 20 recommendations to improve competition, but did not include one key measure.
Woolworths and Coles could be forced to issue new warnings on all products to alert shoppers to a sneaky supermarket practice.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been criticised for using an ‘extremely offensive’ term while attacking the Prime Minister’s response to China.
The TV star, sport commentator and Lord Mayor of Perth is putting his hand up to lead the WA Liberals after the recent state election loss.
A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.
Anthony Albanese has made a major election promise that would bolster one aspect of Australian life he calls “the envy of the world”.
A protester has been tackled into the crowd after interrupting Peter Dutton’s speech, with another accusing him of ‘lying to the Australian people’.
Millions of Aussies will enjoy a cash bump in their Centrelink payments from Thursday. Here’s why and how much you’ll get.
Israel’s ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon declined to share his opinion on Peter Dutton’s proposal to deport dual citizen criminals.
Anthony Albanese will amp up Labor’s election bid with a huge cost-of-living promise that will bring down the cost of four out of five medications.
A “line in the sand” was drawn when the rail unions were forced into a “cooling off period” after months of industrial brinkmanship, a court has been told.
Mining industry boss Andrew Michelmore said Victoria was a “warning for the rest of Australia” when it comes to energy supply and reliability.
Liberal leader Peter Dutton has vowed to do “whatever it takes” to deport terrorists as he flags changes to the citizenship test.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has thrown his support behind calls to increase incentives for older Aussies looking to downsize.
Jim Chalmers has delivered a pre-budget speech, where he has indicated there will be more cost-of-living support for Australians in next Tuesday’s budget.
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
As the federal election surges closer, Peter Dutton has made a startling revelation on an Aussie favourite.
The Reserve Bank says the data will decide when it cuts the official cash rate again, as developments from US tariffs complicate the decision.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on the leader of the opposition as tensions continue to rise over the Sydney “terror” caravan.
As the airlines argue they shouldn’t have to pay compensation for cancelled flights, the senator pushing for reform has slammed the carriers’ refund policies.
Trade Minister Don Farrell has promised Australia will not “back down,” or “sell out” as the government races to protect imports from Donald Trump’s trade war.
The Treasurer will use a major pre-budget speech to warn against a “race to the bottom” after Australia was hit by Donald Trump’s first round of tariffs.
A group of Liberal Party members, supporters and former officials have urged the party to dump its nuclear vow, with fears it will lead to an election defeat.
Sparked by a misuse of a ministerial car, the NSW Premier has announced changes to his cabinet.
Peter Dutton has vowed to restore Melbourne’s firebombed Adass synagogue, labelling the move a “symbolic response” to people with “hate in their hearts”.
Peter Dutton’s super-for-housing scheme will drive prices up between 7 and 10 per cent, analysis from the University of South Australia shows.
Aussie couples are getting slugged $7000 a year in extra income tax, according to new analysis of Labor’s tax cuts.
The Coalition has called for a federal police taskforce to investigate allegations of corruption and crime made against the scandal-ridden union.
Australia is an “embarrassment to other jurisdictions” when it comes to compensation for cancelled flights, a hearing has been told.
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