Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has told Capital Brief that the government's key industrial policy is being recalibrated to respond to Donald Trump's tariffs.
Australian politics
The government has pre-announced plenty of its budget initiatives. Still, economists are alert for a pre-election spending splash.
Australia has had to defend its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against pressure from US drug companies before. But this time a range of other local industries are also in the firing line.
All eyes will be on the election war chest Jim Chalmers sets aside in the budget as deficits loom. But his first task is to get the tone right.
Journalists in Tuesday's lockup will be forced to sign waivers and surrender their devices to get access to the budget papers. They hate it, but others are not so sure.
A senior Australian military officer will meet with European counterparts in London to discuss options for what an international force of troops in Ukraine could look like.
Several Liberal MPs found out about Peter Dutton's plan for a referendum in the media, and are pleased he has watered the idea down.
All the pressure is normally on the government a week out from the budget, but a peculiar set of circumstances has put the spotlight on Peter Dutton.
The government wasn’t expected to deliver a budget on 25 March. Now, voters will see whether its “protein, not carbs” approach has paid off.
Economists are turning their attention to the budget, with Deloitte Access Economics tipping a worsening fiscal hole starting with a $26 billion deficit next week.
Anthony Albanese and his ministers were blindsided by the Trump administration this week. But it is Peter Dutton who runs the risk of looking like he's not on Team Australia.
DFAT was unable to find any documents confirming a mooted deal a Trump official claims was broken, which the US has used to justify tariffs on Australian exports.
The briefings represent the strongest signal yet that Labor may push ahead with a consultation process on the policy before the election.
Trump 2.0's approach to Asia still isn't entirely clear. It may pose uncomfortable questions for our leaders.
The Albanese government hasn't been able to secure an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium, which came into effect today. But it’s not yet game over.
Ahead of Cyclone Alfred, we learned the government had only just begun work on a national messaging system — and it wouldn't be ready in time. That must change.
Donald Trump’s actions since his return to the White House have caused allies all over the world to reassess their relationships with the US. Australia is not immune.
Former central banker Mark Carney will be Canada's next prime minister. And thanks to Donald Trump, he may actually have a shot at keeping the Conservatives out of power.
The Treasurer now faces the prospect of revealing a string of deficits after two consecutive surpluses, as Labor prepares to fight for survival in the election.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s window to call an election without holding a budget is closing. Cyclone Alfred may well slam it shut.
The Albanese government has accepted a series of recommendations designed to boost diversity in Australia's science and technology sectors.
TikTok argues that Labor's decision to give YouTube a blanket exemption from its new social media age rules would entrench the platform's market dominance.
Finland shares the longest border with Russia in NATO. Its ambassador says the pact is "alive and kicking" but Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defence.
The Coalition wants to end WFH for public servants, echoing moves by Donald Trump and big corporates in Australia and overseas. But there are concerns that women workers will suffer the most.
