Opinion
Spending
Why bribery is key to boosting our economic prosperity
The key to making us better off in the long term – lifting productivity – may require the feds to offer incentives to the states.
- by Millie Muroi
Latest
Everything you need to know about MYEFO in five charts
Here’s a guide to help you see through the sea of red unveiled by the treasurer.
- by Millie Muroi
Coalition accuses Chalmers of reviving ‘Mediscare’
In 2016, Labor’s “Mediscare” campaign falsely suggested the Coalition wanted to privatise Medicare. The opposition is accusing the government of “reheating” the claim.
- by Millie Muroi
The six-figure sum you need to secure your true love
If you thought inflation was bad, it’s worse for those looking for love this Christmas by replicating the 12 Days of Christmas carol.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Globalisation
Trade deficits don’t have to be wicked, unless you believe Donald Trump
Australia has a long history of running current account deficits – but that doesn’t automatically mean we’re doing badly.
- by Millie Muroi
Surprise 3.9 per cent unemployment rate erodes rate cut chance
Anthony Albanese is hoping for interest rate cuts before the 2025 election. But a strong jobs market makes a rate cut decision tougher for the RBA.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Tennis stars bear too much blame for positive drug tests, says Dokic
While players have born the brunt of the blame for anti-doping scandals, Jelena Dokic says others need to bear responsibility.
- by Millie Muroi
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Interest rates
RBA gaining confidence in inflation battle but keeps rates on hold
The Reserve Bank has used its last board meeting of 2024 to keep interest rates steady as economists, and home buyers, look for relief early next year.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Opinion
Australian economy
The Australian economy is behaving strangely
Something weird is happening in the Australian economy, but it won’t faze the RBA yet.
- by Millie Muroi
CBA caves in to pressure over plan to charge $3 for branch withdrawals
Facing a backlash, the bank has paused a move that would have led to about 50,000 extra customers charged for withdrawing cash from branches.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey, Millie Muroi and Clancy Yeates
‘Sad economy without hope’: Deepest hit to living standards on record
Treasurer faces questions about his ability to manage economy as public spending props up national accounts.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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