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Inflation lift puts the Reserve Bank in a difficult spot

By Shane Rodgers Australia’s cost-of-living challenges are showing no signs of improving, with a higher inflation figure putting even further pressure on interest

Landry retirement will open door for Matt Canavan

By Michelle Grattan The path has opened for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to move to the House of Representatives by contesting the Queensland seat of Capricornia at

Government names 264 occupations with skill shortages

Australia has significantly more occupations experiencing national skills shortages than five years ago, despite an easing in recruitment pressures since 2023. An

Crack down down on dodgy early superannuation access

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on “predatory practices” being used to encourage people to seek early access their superannuation. Since July

Tax Office has influencer gifts in its sights

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned content creators and influencers that the perks they receive may come with tax obligations. In a statement, released

Two million still to lodge their 2025-26 tax returns

Around two million Australians have been reminded that they have only two weeks left to lodge their 2025-26 tax returns. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) said this

Counter terrorism team activated after MP struck by car

By Michelle Grattan The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, is in a critical condition after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta electorate office on

A better Australia may mean a higher GST

By Matthew Bowes and Erin-Lea Brown When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2000, it was more than just tax reform. It was a renegotiation of how the

Senate rejects controversial rebate removal for over 65s

By Michelle Grattan The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and

New powers to transfer debt to financial abusers

Courts could be given greater powers to transfer tax and social security debts to perpetrators of financial abuse under proposed Federal Government reforms. The

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