In the political bubble, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's ability to strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump has been framed as a huge test. But economists are far less concerned.
Economy
New analysis of 300 annual reports provides an insight into the shifting economy with inflation and high interest rates no longer top of mind.
Economists will be watching how the property market has responded to the May rate cut, while fund managers will be closing off their books for the financial year.
The Opposition leader has pledged to overhaul the Liberal Party’s internal policy processes after key economic proposals were rejected before the last election.
They campaigned on accountability and transparency, but only one independent opted to have their policies costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office.
The US President has followed through with earlier threats to attack Iran in a move that could lead to further volatility for markets and the global economy.
A US lobby group representing multi-nationals including Amazon and Meta says Australian tax rules are becoming harder to navigate, discouraging global companies from investing.
The global backdrop will be inescapable for the Treasurer as he lays out the Albanese government's second term economic agenda in a key speech in Canberra.
Israel’s strike on Iran rattled markets and raised fears of oil disruption — another reminder that in today’s economy, instability is always close at hand.
