A leading economist is expecting the nation to recover strongly this year led by a rebound in NSW and the Northern Territory despite Omicron slowing the overall pace of economic growth.
Retailers,battered by 20 months of COVID-19,are upbeat about this year’s Christmas. But there are concerns about supply glitches and a lack of bargains.
A major consultancy firm is warning the Australian economy will have to adapt to a net zero future regardless of domestic policies,with the nation’s exporters heavily exposed to the emissions policies of major trading partners.
Analysts are warning the Sydney lockdown will shrink the national economy and could leave thousands more unemployed,with some predicting the restrictions will be extended further.
The world is moving ahead of Australia - and both its major political parties - on climate change. It’s an opportunity for independents at the next federal election.
The future of billions of dollars in tax relief for high income earners has created a rupture in Labor with internal rivalry and conflicting positions on display from MPs,amid fears mishandling the policy debate threatens to cost them the election.
Policy experts Bernie Fraser and Andrew Podger say the government’s next tax cuts to start in 2024-25 must be re-thought given the demands for aged care
A Liberal backbencher is threatening to amend the government’s upcoming budget in the Senate unless it includes permanent tax cuts for low-income earners.
Economists don’t know what the future holds. But that doesn’t mean their forecasts are worthless.
This is not the sky diving plummet from 10,000 feet it initially appeared to be.
The state worst-affected by the pandemic will lead the nation's economic recovery this year.