Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman
Unions, business at loggerheads on four-day week
Australia’s productivity push should lead to shorter working weeks, unions argue ahead of next week’s economic reform roundtable. The ACTU has called...
Shock inflation drop boosts rate-cut hopes
A surprise fall in inflation has boosted hopes of an interest rate cut after a key measure dropped to its lowest level...
Labor positions as protector of penalty rates
As the election campaign hits a brief pause for Easter, Labor has positioned itself as the protector of penalty rates for those...
Student debt to be slashed under university changes
Students are set to have thousands of dollars wiped off their HECS debt, while paid placements will be put in place for...
Childcare pay rise set to boost profession’s standing
A pay boost for early childhood educators will help to pave the way for lifting the profession’s status, an education expert says....
Manufacturing push to boost renewables sector
A push to unlock investment in emerging industries like renewable energy and critical minerals will bring a “path to prosperity”, the treasurer...
Treasurer rules out any relief from petrol price pain
The federal government has ruled out any intervention to lower petrol prices despite inflation figures showing a steep rise in fuel costs....