Credit card payment. | Newsreel

ACCC crackdown on credit card surcharge practices

The ACCC is cracking down on businesses which mislead customers over credit card surcharges, including charging them more than they should. Australian Competition and
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Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies

Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states. The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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IMF uncertainty higher than COVID with no vaccine in sight

By Sergi Basco The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just published its World Economic Outlook, and it does not take an expert to deduce that, even among some of the
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Massive Sulfide Nickel Ore Rock. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar mineral reserve critical for economy

More than $1 billion will be invested in creating a critical minerals reserve if Labor is returned to Government after the May 3 Federal Election. Labor leader Anthony
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Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO Simon Ling. | Newsreel

Simon Ling new Queensland Treasury Corporation CEO

A finance expert with a “focus on advancing government social financing initiatives” is the new Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) CEO. State Treasurer David
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International aid. | Newsreel

Countries cut billions from international aid donations

Countries across the world are reducing international aid, with contributions dropping by more than seven percent last year. OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said
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Boxer armoured vehicle produced by Rheinmetall Australia. | Newsreel

Defence industries add $11.9 billion to national economy

South Australia is driving double-digit annual growth in Australia’s defence industry. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows the sector
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Woman with broken down car. | Newsreel

Millions returned in the wake of dodgy deals

Queenslanders were reimbursed to a tune of almost $12 million last year, as a result of complaints to the Office of Fair Trading. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington
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Holidays align to drive bumper $6 billion spend

The combination of school holidays, Easter and Anzac Day is expected to drive consumer spending to more than $6 billion over this period. New data from ANZ shows the
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The price of a stamp in Australia is set to rise - Newsreel

Posting a letter likely to cost a bit more

The price of posting an ordinary letter is likely to rise after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was unlikely to oppose an
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