Economy

Woman refueling her car in a gas station

Motorists watching bowser with trepidation

By Samantha Hepburn Many Australians might be watching the price at the fuel bowser with more trepidation than usual. The crisis in the Middle East has caused global
Read more8 March 2026
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Unions pushing for an extra week of annual leave

By Shae McCrystal Do your holidays always feel too short? Or are you a parent struggling to juggle the demands of school holidays with the leave you’re allowed to
Read more5 March 2026
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Global borrowings hit a record $27 trillion in 2025

Borrowings by governments and companies hit a record $US27 trillion in 2025, according to an OECD report released this week. The OECD Global Debt Report said debt
Read more5 March 2026
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South-East Queensland fuel hikes unjust – RACQ

The RACQ has called out major fuel retailers for pumping up their prices, saying the conflict in the Middle East should not be to blame. Queensland’s peak motoring
Read more4 March 2026
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Oil price shock a risk for inflation and economic growth

By Stella Huangfu Global oil markets have reacted swiftly to escalating tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue their assault on
Read more4 March 2026
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Job vacancies are trending up in 2026

Job advertisements in Australia have recorded their first back to back increases since October 2024. The ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads index, released this week, showed
Read more3 March 2026
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Gender pay gap spotlight is driving change

By Leonora Risse Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest companies. Now, we have
Read more3 March 2026
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Discouraged workers are the forgotten wasted labour

By Sora Lee When we hear that Australia’s unemployment rate is low, it sounds like good news. The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines an unemployed person as
Read more2 March 2026
Gavan Ord, Business Investment Lead, CPA Australia

Accountants warn against government red tape obsession

Australia’s peak accounting body has urged governments to stop treating increased regulations as the default response to every issue. CPA Australia, in a statement
Read more26 February 2026
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The hidden consumer traps in ‘free’ shipping

By Adrian Camilleri You’re scrolling through an online retailer, like Amazon, Shein or eBay, and spot a shirt on sale for $40. You add it to your cart, but at
Read more26 February 2026