Australian politics
Two of the world's largest tech giants have called for Australia to relax copyright laws to bolster their artificial intelligence platforms.
Natural resources are not enough to drive Australia's renewables ambitions.
The Albanese government has expelled Iran's ambassador in one of the most significant diplomatic moves in memory.
If Australia wants to be more to China than a resource supplier, the federal government must put the nation's innovation exports on the agenda with Beijing.
The political battle over AI is beginning to take shape, but it's far from certain whether it will be fought along the lines we've grown accustomed to.
In an exclusive interview, the opposition treasury spokesman suggests the Liberal Party will pursue a more laissez-faire approach to regulating AI than Labor.
It has quickly become one of the most contentious regulatory issues in Australia. And even inside the tech sector fractures are emerging over copyright.
The Treasurer’s economic reform roundtable delivered some quick wins and lofty principles — but the real tax debate is being saved for the next election.
Despite immense hype around AI's ability to solve many economic problems, the technology appeared an afterthought at Jim Chalmers' long awaited summit.
The Economic Reform Roundtable aimed for consensus. But Jim Chalmers and Ted O'Brien's stoush over spending stole the spotlight on the final day.
From critical minerals to clean energy, the National Reconstruction Fund will be key to building a stronger, more resilient Australian economy.
Jim Chalmers and his guests broadly agreed on a suite of measures to boost housing supply, slash regulations and speed up approvals at day two of the Economic Reform Roundtable.
An AI night at Canva HQ highlighted the technology’s potential, and its possible political headaches. It underscores how delicately the Albanese government must navigate its response.
Labor’s housing plan is sinking under red tape, regulation and broken promises, leaving Australians worse off, argues Liberal senator Andrew Bragg.
The government wants the Economic Reform Roundtable to achieve consensus and start a national conversation. Critics say the closed door event isn't living up to the hype.
Jim Chalmers is betting that AI and data centres are a generational opportunity for Australia. But he knows red tape could push investors to Singapore and Malaysia.
The assistant minister for the digital economy's pitch comes amid growing nervousness in the media and creative sectors about the AI threat.
At this week's Economic Reform Roundtable, the test for every idea is a simple one: will it grow business investment or drive it away?
A cheat sheet for each day of the highly anticipated event - and everything else in macro this week.
The treasurer is acutely aware the Economic Reform Roundtable has its critics. In an interview with Capital Brief, he denies the prime minister is among them.
CBA’s record profit, the AI talent race and battles over copyright dominated this week's coverage. We discussed them all, and more, during On The Call, our new weekly live event.
An ambitious treasurer and a cautious PM can deliver political magic, or a complete mess. The jury is still out on Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers.
The ABC chief signalled it will pursue government intervention to secure payments from AI companies, amid broader warning on threats to the media sector.
The most senior figure in corporate Australia has taken a pointed swipe at big tech ahead of next week's economic roundtable, despite his own company's embrace of AI.
Michele Bullock wasn't keen to talk about it, but the central bank has shifted its productivity assumptions in a profound move ahead of next week's economic roundtable.
Known for caution on foreign policy, Anthony Albanese has taken his boldest step yet: recognising a Palestinian state amid Israel's invasion of Gaza.
Major publishing deals struck with Google in 2021 are set to begin expiring from April next year. The Albanese government has told some executives it aims to finalise the policy by then.
