Economy
The pandemic productivity bump was a blip. Productivity Commission deputy chair Alex Robson says we must look to tax, red tape and investment as global uncertainty grows.
Angus Taylor and Jane Hume both bore the brunt of criticism over the Coalition's economic policies after its election disaster. But only one of them has been dumped from the frontbench.
Steven Kennedy stayed silent on criticism of Labor’s plan to cut tax concessions on super balances above $3 million. But he revealed he will be personally affected.
Whether it's a real threat or not, the debate over Labor's super tax has revealed a crucial pain point — Australia's startup ecosystem lacks the clout to influence policy.
The fierce debate over Labor's super tax changes shows just how difficult it will be for Labor to enact economic reforms — even after its thumping victory.
In the new Senate, Labor will be able to pass its super tax tweaks with the support of the Greens — but they may demand changes.
A policy that hardly featured during the election campaign has dominated its aftermath. It follows a long battle for reform of the nation's retirement system.
Following a wide-ranging speech from her deputy Andrew Hauser on his experiences in China, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock will fly to Beijing herself.
In a week where the Coalition's collapse and Donald Trump dominated headlines, RBA governor Michele Bullock's strongest warning yet on the global economy went under the radar.
The skills and training minister says urgent labour gaps in clean energy, defence and digital demand a full rethink of how Australia trains its workforce.
Judges thought they had a promise from Labor that their pensions would be excluded from the increased tax on superannuation accounts worth more than $3 million.
The former RBA governor said interest rate cuts were overdue and too modest, and criticised the board’s approach to forecasting and employment.
Tanarra Capital's John Wylie has a new mission — rallying support for Australia's new economy to reduce the country's reliance on 'comfortable oligopolies'.
Men in the public sector are less likely than their private sector peers to take leave to look after their newborns.
Business groups are warning Labor’s new super tax could distort investment and hurt small businesses, but the RBA governor isn't too concerned about stability.
Almost everyone agrees there will be a 25bps easing of the cash rate on Tuesday. But opinions are divided on what its next move after that will be.
Labor’s super tax plan could hinge on how the Greens party recalibrates under new leader Larissa Waters.
The RBA copped flak for going slow on Trump’s tariffs and rate cuts — but with inflation easing, that caution may soon look like foresight.
