Economy

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Sustainability focus in updated trade agreement

An updated trading agreement with our southeast Asian neighbours will include enhanced obligations around sustainability and equality. The Federal Parliament Joint
Read more 20 May 2024
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Unemployment edges higher in changing economy

Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rose to 4.1 percent in April. This was up from a revised 3.9 per cent in March as jobless numbers jumped by 30,000 during
Read more 16 May 2024
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Wage growth still tracking above 4 percent

Private sector annual wage growth is remaining above four percent, despite a tightening of economic activity and moderating inflation. Australian Bureau of Statistics
Read more 15 May 2024
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Pandemic ‘amnesia’ in public health response

Australia remains unprepared for the next pandemic following this week’s Federal Budget, according to the Public Health Association of Australia. Association CEO Terry
Read more 15 May 2024
Federal Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers

The Federal Budget – Newsreel style

By Steve Zeppa Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the Federal Budget last night. Here is what you need to know. “This is a Budget for the here and now and it’s a
Read more 15 May 2024
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Massive price tag on phasing out coal burning

Phasing out coal to meet international climate targets would cost at least $US 2 trillion, a new assessment has concluded. Researchers at Chalmers University of
Read more 15 May 2024
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Housing commitments a ‘down payment’ on pressing need

More needs to be done to accelerate the response to the housing crisis, despite industry groups acknowledging some promising initiatives in last night’s Federal
Read more 15 May 2024
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Roadmap to a renewable future welcome

The energy and environment sectors today welcomed the Federal Government’s budget, as it charts a course to power past fossil fuels and heads towards
Read more 15 May 2024
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Overseas tourists return to Sunshine State

Queensland’s attraction for international tourists is showing signs of recovery after the dismal COVID-19 pandemic years. Overseas short-term visitor figures for March
Read more 14 May 2024
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No plans for spending spree after tax cuts

Less than 10 percent of Australians plan to splurge the extra cash they will receive through the Stage 3 tax cuts. From July 1, taxpayers are expected to be between $350
Read more 14 May 2024