Politics and policy
The Wilson Asset Management chairman has been one of the most outspoken critics of Jim Chalmers' plan to tax unrealised capital gains. Now, he has his own proposal.
The national corruption watchdog has received 120 referrals involving Defence, amid concerns over commissioner Paul Brereton’s ties to the military.
As Australia plans economic reform, schools remain sidelined. But no lasting productivity gains are possible without fixing the foundation: our education system.
Invites have been issued to some of the world's biggest companies and major industry bodies for events in the run up to the government's flagship summit.
Sussan Ley’s first big moment in parliament as Liberal leader was overshadowed by Coalition infighting, with Nationals MPs reviving old battles over net zero and energy policy.
A targeted change to capital gains tax could boost housing supply, level the playing field for buyers and help the government hit its ambitious housing targets.
The Albanese government has instructed the $15 billon National Reconstruction Fund to put national interest over short-term returns amid scrutiny of its risk appetite.
Communications Minister Anika Wells is expected to announce a decision to walk back promises to exempt YouTube from its social media age restrictions within the fortnight.
The Liberal Party's decisive defeat in May has done nothing to slow the growth of Pyne & Partners, which has signed several big name clients in 2025.
Sussan Ley's most challenging task begins today as she seeks to revive the Coalition.
Property developers and lobby groups have not been invited to the Treasurer's economic reform summit, despite housing being a major priority for the government.
Most of Australia’s internet flows through just 15 cables. As global tensions rise, experts warn our digital lifeline is dangerously exposed.
The Reserve Bank governor will deliver a high-profile annual address where economists expect her to address a spike in joblessness.
A new report on Donald Trump’s ‘bawdy’ birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein has capped a chaotic week of paranoia, backlash and uneasy questions from the MAGA faithful.
The Qantas data breach shows why businesses, governments and individuals must all take responsibility for improving cyber resilience and data protection.
Labor and the Coalition are both attempting to rewrite the history of Australia’s China reset. But neither party is telling the full story of what is arguably a rare bipartisan success.
Australia is not alone in attempting to balance its military alignment with Washington against its economic dependence on Beijing.
Former senior Army officer Ian Langford is concerned Australia’s digital lifelines remain dangerously exposed and warns China’s AI overtures come with a big cost.
The HBO parent company is planning to make more local programming available to Australian subscribers of HBO Max, following its arrival in the market earlier this year.
