Businesses beg for return of JobKeeper Thursday July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Government assistance is urgently needed for businesses in NSW and Victoria, say the National Retail Association, Franchise Council of Australia, and Australian Convenience Stores Association.
Fewer than half of older Australians retiring after 65 Tuesday June 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Only 49% of Australians aged 65 and older are retired, in a marked decrease from 2018 when 60% of people in the age group were…
Morrison offers temporary support for people impacted by ‘state imposed health restrictions’ Friday June 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The federal government has announced it will offer ‘rapid support’ payments on a weekly basis to workers affected by state public health order decisions.
Labor’s budget reply lauded for ‘listening’ to affordable housing and aged care sector interest groups Friday May 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Unions and advocacy groups have reacted positively to Anthony Albanese’s vision for Australia outlined in his Opposition budget reply.
Recession calls for stimulus and the budget delivers on that front, economists say Friday May 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A big spending budget is what Australia needs, says Mandarin Talks experts, but it is also strange territory for the Coalition and therefore ‘an experiment’.
Response to Aged Care Royal Commission ‘ignores’ urgent needs, will cost lives Thursday May 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The problem is that most of that investment is a promise for the future and money is needed to address issues today, says the Doctors…
Federal Budget 2021: Frydenberg’s optimistic recovery plan Tuesday May 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has used his budget to paint an optimistic and determined picture of Australia’s come back from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal Budget 2021: Designed to support the economy Tuesday May 11, 2021 By Stephen Bartos Economy & Industry This is a big spending budget, designed to support the economy and stimulate employment. Public service staffing and expenses reflect the theme.
Australian-made paper purchases drop across government departments during pandemic Sunday April 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The union representing Australia’s paper industry has complained about a 30% decrease in local paper purchases by the federal government during COVID-19.
Cabinet reshuffle: Cash named attorney-general, Dutton takes defence Monday March 29, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Morrison said the cabinet shuffle changes would 'shake up what needs to be shaken up'.
Premium Insights and analysis Refriending Australia: Facebook’s digital gunboat diplomacy Thursday February 25, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Communications & Technology What did the government give ground to Facebook on Tuesday? The clarifications and amendments seem to be cloaked in the material of a white flag,…
Facebook to lift news ban, but won’t be subject to ‘forced negotiation’ Tuesday February 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Australians will soon be able to share news content on Facebook once again following amendments to the government's news media bargaining code.
James Shipton resignation in ‘best interests’ of ASIC, Frydenberg says Monday February 1, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal An independent review into governance arrangements at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has cleared chair James Shipton of wrongdoing, but the regulator boss will…
Temporary increase to public service staffing levels to drive COVID-19 recovery Tuesday October 6, 2020 By Matthew Elmas News Average staffing levels (ASL) across the Australian public service will increase to the highest levels since 2013-14 as the Morrison government invests in Commonwealth capabilities…
Commonwealth smorgasbord: what we know about the 2020-21 federal budget Monday October 5, 2020 By Matthew Elmas News It’s been a busy weekend for the Morrison government as it prepares to unveil the 2020-21 federal budget tomorrow, with a bevy of pre-budget announcements…
