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…
Premium The Briefing The Briefing: John Hewson, former RBA and PM&C chiefs come out swinging on tax cuts Wednesday September 23, 2020 By Chris Woods Economy & Industry Following Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's confirmation that October budget could bring forward tax cuts for high income earners, a group of experts including former RBA governor…
Premium Columnists What to wear to the theatre of the absurd Friday September 4, 2020 By Verona Burgess Career Advice Life under COVID-19 is becoming like one of those top-and-tail books for toddlers, where each page is cut in half and you flip them back…
Why the decision to reject China’s bid for Lion Dairy matters Wednesday September 2, 2020 By Michael Shoebridge Editors' Picks This is more important than a simple commercial transfer of ownership from a Japanese to a Chinese company, particularly if it’s an indicator of further…
When Frydenberg talks about Thatcher and Reagan, what does he have in mind? Tuesday July 28, 2020 By Bernard Keane & Glenn Dyer Career Advice Given Frydenberg is boosting spending to nearly 34% of GDP this year, he’s well on his way to emulating his heroes, just not in the…
Editorial: economic pain here for some time Friday July 24, 2020 By Chris Johnson Economy & Industry The federal government is by and large acting assertively and appropriately in responding to COVID-19. By and large, the federal opposition is being supportive.
Treasury forecasts $184.5b deficit in 2020-21 Thursday July 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Josh Frydenberg said Australia has experienced a 'health and economic crisis like nothing we have seen in the last 100 years', and it would take…
JobKeeper, JobSeeker to continue at lower rates, PM says Tuesday July 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry From January to the end of March 2021, full-time employees will receive $1000 a fortnight, and $650 for part-timers.
Senate COVID-19 committee calls on Josh Frydenberg to explain JobKeeper ‘blunder’ Monday May 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has defended the government’s JobKeeper scheme amid calls for him to appear before the senate committee overseeing the government’s response to the…
