Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has given his government a pat on the back following news Australia has retained its 'AAA' credit rating.

The health minister says Labor's policy would deny hospitals access to tests, as well as positive cases, close contacts and critical industries. …

Australia's economy is poised for strong growth given the nation’s high vaccination coverage and support policies for households and small businesses. …

Changes to the ‘consumer data right’ mean third parties can now initiate actions on behalf of businesses and consumers — with consent.

Crypto assets are largely outside the scope of current consumer protection regimes, but Josh Frydenberg is looking to change that.

Senator Rex Patrick had requested an inquiry last month following the tax commissioner refusing to produce the documents on privacy grounds. …

The federal government is preparing to reform the National Access Regime, which exists to encourage economically efficient infrastructure.

Andrew Podger, acknowledging that only the PM could decide on an election, said his best bet was it would be no sooner than March.

Scott Morrison says he will attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, which starts on October 31 in Glasgow. …

The JobMaker scheme has only hired 5,278 unique eligible employees as of September 6, with just 4081 employers benefiting from the scheme. …

The French foreign minister confirmed in French parliament that the ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, would return to Australia.

Is Defence’s anti ‘woke’ stance morphing into anti women’s leadership?, Berg meets Berg, advertised encryption.

The COVID-19 support payments that cost more than $9 billion since June will wind back as states and territories hit vaccination targets.

A group of top diplomatic representatives to Australia has signed a letter to the PM calling for urgent action on climate change.