Jim Chalmers is overhauling the investment mandate of the Future Fund to drive capital into Labor’s agenda, in a major shift in the role of the sovereign wealth fund established by the Howard government.
Jim Chalmers’ fundamental change to the Future Fund provides investment ‘priorities’ where there were none – priorities that align with Labor’s political and ideological agenda.
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Slater + Gordon has been accused of deliberately miscalculating staff leave entitlements, failing to immediately reconcile the underpayments, and sacking the human resources boss who blew the whistle on the alleged scandal.
Defence personnel are losing faith in their senior leaders, with fewer than a third of soldiers and sailors now rating their commanders as effective.
Overzealous security. Watching training from the bushes. ‘Gate-crashing’ birthday parties. Covering the circus that is an Indian Test tour is full of challenges, but the last thing you want is to become the story yourself.
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Heloise Pratt and estranged husband Alex Waislitz had attempted negotiations through solicitors but are now headed to the Victorian Supreme Court.
It’s Jim Chalmers’ big chance to put his loopy ideas about ‘reinventing capitalism’ to become a ‘values-driven’ system into practice. Labor has never really liked the Future Fund because it’s a reminder of Peter Costello’s success.
The Future Fund has thrived by having the independence to make its own financial calls. The Treasurer wants to trash this with his own risky bets.
Are you better off than three years ago? More Australians, like Americans did a fortnight ago, are saying No.
Labor needs to realise its argument against nuclear requires more than cartoons and superficial responses.
In the latest hit to the scandal-plagued super sector, ESSSuper alleges a litany of failures by admin provider Iress across member payments, tax obligations, life insurance and risk and compliance.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has taken top honours again as financial adviser Garth Hu tops the expanded 2024 edition of The Top 150 Financial Advisers list.
Westpac chair Steven Gregg has some explaining to do at the AGM after noting in his annual report two of four directors would renominate – but they have now stepped down.
Recruitment at WiseTech is slowing, according to Citi analysis, after billionaire Richard White stepped away amid allegations he exchanged business advice for sex.
The looming Black Friday sales and holiday season is a key target for criminals. Experts share their tips to defend yourself.
Jim Chalmers has paved the way for additional government spending in the lead-up to the election, as he warned the mid-year fiscal update would show tepid economic growth figures.
A TikTok influencer – under police investigation for allegedly drugging her child to cause a mysterious illness – previously claimed her own kidney disease was healed by God.
An alarming email to staff at Alice Springs Local Court has whistleblowers warning the NT justice system is now teetering ‘on a cliff edge’.
More than half of regional universities would have seen foreign student numbers increase above pre-pandemic levels under Labor’s caps.
Controversial chef Pete Evans has teamed up with fellow vaccine sceptic and Trump confidante Robert F Kennedy Jr on a new project.
Developers of Australia’s first personal STI test argue it gives women agency in testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, while alleviating public health burdens.
Midwife Annette Rockley adopted the classic Demi Moore pregnancy pose for this portrait as a provocation, a call to action. She died less than three weeks after these pictures were taken.
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Just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? And is it really worth it? Here’s some expert advice.
Almost 1.3m people see a GP under Britain’s NHS every day. But to do so they have to battle against sclerotic bureaucracy.
The National Health Service in Britain will trial greater use of weight-loss drugs to gauge the social as well as medical benefits. Here’s how the numbers stack up for Australia.
A new study shows that a sedentary lifestyle is even worse for us than we thought – but a standing desk won’t help.
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US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell has warned president-elect Donald Trump not to turn his back on Australia, while ambassador Kevin Rudd declared the country ‘is ready’ to work closely with the new president.
Donald Trump is making audacious cabinet nominations like he is still the star of his own reality TV show, with the president-elect trusting in big-name media personalities to shake-up Washington.
The pop star turned Commonwealth Games swimmer will make his Australian music theatre debut as Sky Masterson in Opera Australia’s new production of the Broadway classic.
Crazy Rich Asians director John M. Chu’s adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical is a visually stunning spectacle, brimming with star power and extravagance, but its sluggish pacing may leave some viewers gasping for restraint.
Chicken cutlets that cook through and brown in about four minutes, with deep chimichurri flavor enhanced by a post-grill drizzle of fresh sauce.
You’ll remember Zonte’s Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé – not only because it’s the perfect partner to Asian feasts. Check out our latest wine offer, curated with summer vibes in mind.
Traditions run deep in South Korean culture but there’s plenty of modern magic to be had on a trip to the capital.
This brand burst on to the scene with a party-hard hotel in Hollywood financed by movie stars. Now it’s arrived with a bang in Melbourne.
LAX is despised for being crowded, impossible to navigate and generally loathsome but this just-opened lounge takes the pain away.
This well-travelled hotel executive has a few tricks up his sleeve when it comes to making the most of his suitcase.
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The rise of sports such as Padel and Pickleball has led to surge of interest from fashion, lifestyle and luxury brands.
Dr Sylvia Earle and Ben Fitzpatrick are linked by many things, including a calling to the ocean.
This elegant, bright pasta comes together in about the same amount of time it takes to boil spaghetti and heat up a jar of store-bought pasta sauce
With the world’s major metropolises reeling from the impact of overtourism, it’s time to have second thoughts on our choice of city destinations.
Young men in greater numbers are cleaving to conservatism and all the traditional comforts this offers them, while young women are veering off into something else.
The first round of the AFL Draft is over and, in no surprise, Richmond was the clear winner. But there a few shocks – and plenty of emotion. See every pick, recap all the action.
Cricket Australia will return to scheduling matches on Australia Day – but not before gauging the views of its Indigenous advisory group and committing to fixtures on the controversial date.
Steve Smith has regularly spoken about the phenomenon of ‘losing his hands’ and then ‘finding’ them again in the never ending pursuit of his nirvana at the crease. He may have rediscovered the detail which placed him among the world’s best batsmen.
Australia has brushed off any attempts at ducks and drakes from the cagey India despite the tourists springing a surprise while remaining coy on the status of top order star Shubman Gill.
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set for a hasty recall to the Wallabies starting side after Samu Kerevi was suspended for the rest of Australia’s Grand Slam campaign.
It may be known for its Swiss Army Knives, but Victorinox has continued to expand its offering with a stable of quality products.
Chopard’s new Global Ambassador Bella Hadid perfectly embodies the elegance and Joie de Vivre of Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie watches.
The ‘Jew hunt’ of Israelis in the Dutch capital epitomised what is claimed to be a surge in antisemitism and brought the right-wing government to the brink of collapse.
Steve Witkoff is a dealmaker and close ally of the president-elect. He also has no diplomatic experience and is likely to view the crisis in part as a complicated property negotiation.
‘No pain, no gain’. Sydney Airport is about to embark on a major overhaul of its T2 terminal — for the greater good of passengers.
Virgin pilots and cabin crew will have the chance to work on Qatar Airways flights out of Doha, but unions fear it will be at their detriment.
Australian teenagers are more creative and imaginative than students in the high-performing economies of Hong Kong or Germany, a new global study reveals. But a top scientist has one reservation.
Kindergarten kids are sharing pornography and molesting classmates while teenage boys threaten female teachers with rape, a disturbing new study shows.
Tech guru and former Jones protege Alex Hartman died in Switzerland at the age of 39 not long after making allegations of indecent assault against the star broadcaster.
Robert Gottliebsen has been honoured for his more than 50 year-long career, as The Australian wins the Indigenous Affairs award.
The pair will overhaul the well-known centre in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
The five-star hotel is being revamped to include a new retail podium that will complement its accommodation offering.
The harsh Australian environment has put Canberra data centre developer CDC on the map for its innovative approach to cooling while not breaching water restrictions.
What’s the difference between being recorded on grainy VHS tape versus Bunnings’ use of facial recognition technology? The answer is darker than you think.
As modern conservationists grapple with a changing world, a crew of intrepid sailors seek to rechart the path laid by Charles Darwin, leading them to Sydney.
By making the mammals run, researchers have found that they transform blood into energy in a matter of minutes, just like some insects.
This recipe, which uses ground almonds and yoghurt instead of cream, is better for your gut bugs, yet still deliciously creamy. Extracted from a newly published book on Food for Menopause, offering recipes and nutritional advice for perimenopause and beyond.
Looking to discreetly carry a chilled bottle of wine to a party? Sachi’s chic insulated ‘wine purse’ is just the ticket.
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