Paul Osborne
Housing, Voice key issues for federal parliament
Laws to set up the Indigenous voice referendum are expected to pass federal parliament over the next sitting fortnight. With the lower...
PM issues summit warning, against tense US China backdrop
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his first visit to Vietnam as leader on Saturday, amid concern in Hanoi over Chinese ships...
Health puts PwC contracts back under the microscope
The federal health department is taking a fresh look at contracts worth $25 million with PwC to check on any conflicts of...
Fair Work Australia to rule on minimum wage, paid to millions of Australians
Millions of Australians on award and minimum wages are poised to find out how much more they will be paid. But economists...
Former prime minister Morrison pens religious book deal
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has landed a surprise book deal with a major international publisher. Mr Morrison has declared on his...
China drops ban on imports of Australian timber
China will resume the importation of Australian timber, bringing to an end a ban of nearly three years. “The Chinese customs has...
Leading bank says budget won’t add to inflation
Australia’s largest bank says it does not think the federal budget will add to inflationary pressures in the economy or push up...
Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda
A $10 billion plan to improve social and affordable housing is on the line as the Senate debates government legislation this week....
Budget and data to shed light on economy
The strength of the national economy will take centre stage this week as financial markets turn their attention to the federal budget...
Universities call out record low research funding
Government spending on research has dropped to its lowest on record, triggering a warning from universities. New forecasts show spending is on...