Andrew Brown
Jobless rate holds steady as labour market stabilises
Australia’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 per cent in May, in line with forecasts, despite a surprise fall in jobs. Some...
Betting giant fined millions for ‘VIP’ spamming
The communications watchdog has fined betting giant Tabcorp $4 million for thousands of breaches of spam laws. The Australian Communications and Media...
Israeli minister sanctions hailed as consequential step
The sanctioning of two Israeli ministers signals Australia will be more assertive in pushing for a two-state solution in the Middle East,...
Albanese’s agenda ahead of potential Trump talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is to lay out his second-term agenda in a key speech, as he prepares for potential talks with...
Australian detained in Iraq released after four years
An Australian man detained in an Iraqi prison for nearly four years has been released on bail. Engineer Robert Pether was granted...
‘A new path’: Teal turns tables in Bradfield recount
Teal independent Nicolette Boele has promised to forge a new way forward in politics, claiming victory after a recount in the Sydney...
RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen
The central bank has flagged that borrowers could be in line for even more interest rate cuts if Donald Trump’s tariffs hit...
Bombshell defection boosts Labor’s majority in Senate
Labor has extended its parliamentary dominance even further following a Greens senator’s shock defection. Dorinda Cox announced her decision on Monday, standing...
MPs won’t return to Canberra for two months
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed when he will flex his increased majority in the next federal parliament. MPs and senators will...
‘Deeply concerned’: Investigation underway after ballot papers found at worker’s home
Australia’s independent election overseer has apologised after more than 1800 missing federal ballot papers were discovered at the home of a transport worker. The...