PM to attend Glasgow as government finalising new climate policy Monday October 18, 2021 By Jackson Graham Energy & Environment Scott Morrison says he will attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, which starts on October 31 in Glasgow. …
JobMaker hiring credit for young meets 1% of its target Thursday October 14, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry The JobMaker scheme has only hired 5,278 unique eligible employees as of September 6, with just 4081 employers benefiting from the scheme. …
French ambassador to return to Australia ‘with two missions’ after AUKUS row Thursday October 7, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The French foreign minister confirmed in French parliament that the ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, would return to Australia.
PSsst! The Frydenberg tapes Friday October 1, 2021 By The Mandarin Editors' Picks Is Defence’s anti ‘woke’ stance morphing into anti women’s leadership?, Berg meets Berg, advertised encryption.
COVID-19 payments to wind back as targets hit Wednesday September 29, 2021 By Jackson Graham Economy & Industry The COVID-19 support payments that cost more than $9 billion since June will wind back as states and territories hit vaccination targets.
Australian diplomats underscore need to commit to time-bound zero emissions targets Monday September 27, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A group of top diplomatic representatives to Australia has signed a letter to the PM calling for urgent action on climate change.
Treasurer warns without net zero target economy will suffer Sunday September 26, 2021 By Jackson Graham Energy & Environment Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia needs to be part of international commitments for greenhouse gas emissions to be cut to net zero by 2050. …
OECD report credits Australia’s macroeconomic COVID policy Thursday September 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The survey notes that key to Australia’s economic recovery from the downturn will be the reopening of borders to international travellers.
Senate orders JobKeeper data from tax commissioner Monday September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Rex Patrick leads the call for the tax commissioner to produce information about the large Australian companies who received JobKeeper payments.
Comparison tool targets underperforming super funds Wednesday September 1, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Funds that have failed the government’s test will be required to notify their members of underperformance by 27 September.
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’.
