Politics
Federal
Bandt ducks questions on Cox, cuts short press conference
Greens leader Bandt was repeatedly asked what steps he and his office had taken to investigate the allegations against Cox raised with his office.
- by James Massola and Jesinta Burton
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IMF says Australia’s high interest rates are ‘essential’ – and may rise again
The “last mile” in Australia’s inflation battle is proving more drawn-out than expected, the IMF has found, raising the possibility of another rate rise.
- by Millie Muroi
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Workplace culture
Dorinda Cox staff quit Greens senator’s office over toxic workplace claims
Twenty staff have left Greens WA senator Dorinda Cox’s office in just three years, with several lodging formal complaints alleging a hostile culture.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Political leadership
If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing, he can kiss the election goodbye
The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up, but it has much to learn about communication.
- by Niki Savva
Getting less for more: War on supermarkets shifts to shrinkflation scourge
The government is increasing its attention on the nation’s supermarket aisles, promising to make it easier to detect shrinkflation.
- by Shane Wright
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.
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International students
Crackdown sees international student visa applications plummet
Visa applications from overseas students have plummeted in recent months, realising university fears of a massive economic toll from new government policies.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Supermarkets
Australians are mad at the supermarkets, but not mad enough to shop elsewhere
No matter what you do to encourage Australian shoppers to fill their trolleys with cheap groceries, we keep going back to the same supermarket duopoly.
- by Shane Wright
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