Economy should weather Ukraine effects: PEFO Federal Australia has limited trade exposure to Russia and current record prices for export commodities mean income will rise in the short term.
Election 2022: Morrison promises jobs in ‘stronger economy, stronger future’ pitch Tuesday April 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The Coalition has made an election pledge to create 1.3 million new jobs over five years if they are returned to government.
Twitter analysis shows how digital natives respond to Australian democracy Tuesday April 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Twitter research shows 63% of voters aged 18-24 say the online actions of political candidates would sway their vote.
More aid money for desperate Afghanistan amid ‘economic collapse’ Tuesday April 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia will add $40 million in aid to its $100 million for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan for vulnerable groups.
Budget vision leaves Australia’s structural challenges unsolved Friday April 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Part 2 of our round-up of the main takes from Tuesday’s budget.
Queensland complains about being overlooked in the federal budget Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Treasurer for Queensland Cameron Dick claims his state has been ‘written off’ by the commonwealth.
Premium Columnists What the budget says about us and our economy Wednesday March 30, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Editors' Picks Amongst other things, the budget is simply silent on public sector wages – suggesting pay rises are not on the government's radar. …
Batten down the hatches – where this budget’s major announcements will keep public servants busy Tuesday March 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry In 2022-23, the government will invest $15.2 million over seven years to establish APS Hubs in regional Australia.
WA boasts declining debt-to-revenue ratio with ‘AA+’ rating Thursday March 24, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry WA premier Mark McGowan said he was using the strong financial position of the state to make record investments in the health and social housing…
PM listens to tourism industry, gives money for pain points Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A new federal funding announcement aimed at attracting international visitors to Australia’s regions was made by the prime minister on Tuesday.
Premium Interviews SA’s top bureaucrats brace themselves for Malinauskas’ government reset Tuesday March 22, 2022 By Melissa Coade News Peter Malinauskas has a mandate to shake up the SA public sector. Which mandarins are likely to be feeling especially hot under the collar in…
‘Unfair’: Victoria badges commonwealth funding formulas a billion-dollar sinkhole Monday March 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The way federal GST revenue is distributed is potentially shortchanging Victoria billions of dollars.
Australian GDP grows in December quarter, WA boasts ‘strongest’ economy during COVID pandemic Thursday March 3, 2022 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Mark McGowan credits his government’s ‘strong management’ during the pandemic for WA's economic performance.
Premium Insights and analysis More than a pipe dream – What could have been done to stop Putin’s bloody attack on Ukraine? Tuesday March 1, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence University of WA professor Amin Saikal describes Vladimir Putin as a calculating man who is willing to play the long game. …
OECD closes Moscow office, moves to penalise Russian attack in Ukraine Monday February 28, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence The OECD move is part of an urgent review of all cooperation with Russia after condemning president Putin’s invasion of Ukraine last week. …
