The former Treasury secretary has weighed in after Labor's use of Treasury to cost a version of the Coalition’s small business pitch rekindled debate about politicising the public service.
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After losing his wife and raising his daughter while serving as a cabinet minister, the outgoing MP says there is more the government could do to support sole parents.
The former prime minister conceded that US tariffs on China, Australia's biggest trading partner, are understandable. But he was less eager about those targeting Canada.
New data due this week will shed more light on household spending and home values.
The alternative prime minister has borrowed speaking points from Howard and Trump, promising to cut “wasteful spending”, curb the power of political adversaries and support households and business.
We’ve all been suffering from economic whiplash about when rates are going to ease. But this time, forecasters are feeling more certain that a cut is coming in a matter of weeks.
While conventional thinking has Anthony Albanese eyeing an early April election, there are plenty of signs that the prime minister has not ruled out going to the polls in May.
The US Federal Reserve will make its next decision on interest rates this week, but it is local data that will be even more critical for the Reserve Bank of Australia's next steps.
Donald Trump’s tariffs remain unconfirmed, leaving much uncertainty. Many economists remain unconvinced he will follow through.
Most people think they're part of "middle Australia", which is why politicians like to target their messaging at this group. We looked at the data to find out who actually fits the description.
It’s a quieter time for economic data in Australia but it's shaping up to be one of the busiest on the international calendar.
The resilient jobs market has complicated Albanese’s election timing, with fading chances of both a rate cut and an early election in February or March.
The government’s rising off-budget spending is drawing increased scrutiny from economists and the media. Is there really something "off" about the budget?
Will it be another strong month for the jobs market?
"Debt" and "deficit" are back in the headlines as the federal election looms. Economists speaking to Capital Brief say the real story is complex.
