We take a look at the prime minister’s claim Dutton wanted to end bulk-billing and the Coalition’s claim grocery prices are up 30 per cent under Labor.
Up to 3 million workers will be free to change jobs under a government proposal to ban non-compete agreements that prevent staff defecting to other employers.
The government is keeping the possibility of further cost of living measures on the table as the latest data showed wages growing at the slowest rate in nearly three years.
Yes,the Reserve Bank has finally cut rates. But the economy is really struggling. And it is still propped up by government spending.
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.
Economists are worried about the tariff plans of incoming US President Donald Trump. The Reserve Bank says it’s ready to deal with turmoil.
As high-stakes pay negotiations continue with nurses and rail workers,Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has defended extra spending on public servants.
The Australian sharemarket remained in the red throughout the day on Wednesday,marking the index’s third consecutive day trading lower.
After years of wage rises lagging behind inflation,they rose more than inflation in the year to September – but wage increases have already started to slow.
Premier Chris Minns says the demand for a 15 per cent,one-year pay rise is unfeasible unless other savings were found.