Politics and policy
With Donald Trump on track for victory in the US presidential election, Australia's leaders are already turning their minds to what the results mean for them.
US election watch parties are returning to Australia, with the talk in Canberra very much focused on a late surge for Kamala Harris.
The RBA governor wouldn't be drawn on what the US election result might mean for Australia's economy. But it's clear there will be an impact — for better or for worse.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong was forced to confront uncomfortable questions about Australia's relationship with India on Tuesday.
The Coalition is trying to create a sense of grievance among the nation’s tradies, telling them that Labor is no longer on their side.
Donald Trump's efforts to win over the crypto community have resonated far beyond America's shores. Whether that is smart politics or not is far from certain.
The cabinet minister has confirmed his staffer lost a bag containing documents concerning an imminent cabinet decision, but stressed it was not related to national security.
It's a big week for the Australian and global economy, with interest rate decisions from the RBA and the Federal Reserve and US voters going to the polls in a toss-up presidential election.
CEO Shemara Wikramanayake tells Capital Brief why she's optimistic about the future of Macquarie's US investments, no matter who wins next week's election.
The prime minister’s slow, often rambling denials over the Qantas upgrades scandal have some Labor MPs worried — particularly those in marginal seats.
Some MPs are calling for a sweeping look at lobbying amid allegations Anthony Albanese accepted free Qantas upgrades while overseeing the airline as transport minister.
As she marks her first year as chair of the Productivity Commission, Wood is taking a more cautious approach to engaging in the growing productivity debate.
The information watchdog is investigating claims Defence falsely stated that internal correspondence related to a war crimes allegation did not exist.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under growing pressure over revelations he received multiple free upgrades to Qantas flights while he was tasked with regulating the aviation sector.
It’s not just politicians. Senior regulators with oversight of Qantas are also members of its exclusive Chairman’s Lounge.
Voters in Japan, which is still crucial to Australia's economy, have just added to the instability sweeping through markets in the 'year of the election'.
One of Australia's most prestigious universities, which counts former foreign minister Julie Bishop and former CBA director Genevieve Bell among its senior leaders, is suddenly facing a financial cliff.
The Queensland election has underscored how much ground can be made up during a few weeks of a campaign. Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will be taking notes.
The RBA and government can't ignore growing global risks, but the strength of Australia’s jobs market continues to surprise even the country’s top economists.
In a wide-ranging interview, the former Home Affairs boss said Australia may not be able to go it alone on a Big Tech levy, questioned the effectiveness of TikTok bans, and took aim at Elon Musk.
The independent MP criticised the Liberal referral of Zoe Daniel to the NACC, while confirming she also asked the AFR to leave Simon Holmes à Court off its 'covert power' list.
Australia has long benefited from China's booming economy and high levels of immigration. Deloitte says the economic behemoth's slowdown shows why a new approach is needed.
An interim Senate committee report avoided recommending the 'designation' of Meta under the news media bargaining code, which is unlikely to please Australia's media giants.
