The Albanese government's new migration strategy promises to reduce the number of arrivals in Australia. Now comes the hard part: making it work.
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The retail giant's patient, long-term approach and 100-year vision will be tested when it lands on the ASX via an $8.8 billion reverse merger with Sigma Pharmaceuticals.
Talk of a possible $80 billion Woodside-Santos merger follows a wave of consolidation in global oil and gas as companies band together for survival.
Soul Patts' takeover bid probably won't succeed, at least under the current proposal, but Perpetual is also unlikely to continue in its current form.
Technological tensions between the US and China are rising — and Australia is caught in the middle.
Philip Lowe's comments about interest rates at an event in Hong Kong have been criticised as inappropriate at a time when his successor is still dealing with the inflation challenge.
The Canadian investment giant might be tempted to disappear off the local energy scene altogether after seemingly failing in its second big attempt to pull off a landmark climate deal in Australia, this time with Origin.
Whatever you think of Elon Musk, and there is plenty to criticise, there is no doubting his influence and impact on the world.
As the UN's climate conference gets under way in the UAE, Australia risks getting caught in the middle of a debate over the future of fossil fuels.
Reflections on an investment legend who was firmly rooted in reality and instrumental in the success of Berkshire Hathaway.
Nvidia's soaring success this year shows the potential — and profitability — of deep tech. Can Australia take advantage?
While unlikely to garner as much attention as next year's US election, Taiwan's presidential poll promises to be no less dramatic and could escalate tensions in the region.
The RBA will watching closely as Australians hunt for bargains during the festive shopping season, starting with Black Friday.
Another day, another curveball in the Origin Energy takeover saga which will now extend for at least another 10 days.
In the wake of the SBF and now CZ scandals crypto can go one of two ways from here: further marginalisation of the vast but dubious asset class, or a shift deeper into the mainstream.
As the tech world remains fixated on the rollercoaster ride that is the OpenAI saga, it's worth remembering that there's a lot more at stake than just the careers of charismatic individuals.
The dismissal of Sam Altman from OpenAI shocked Silicon Valley. It also raises questions about the role of boards in overseeing powerful tech companies.
There is a deeper philosophical question to ask about Optus that goes beyond the future of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin.
Talks between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are a sign of smoother relations between the world's biggest economies. But two upcoming presidential elections threaten to shatter the calm.
It's too early to pop the champagne but there are finally signs inflation is subsiding in the US and UK. Is there hope too for Australia?
AustralianSuper has been coy about its intentions as it’s built up a stake of more than 16% in Origin Energy.
The DP World hack shows the importance — and urgency — of bolstering the country's ability to defend against cyber attacks.
Generative AI is expected to become a trillion-dollar industry, and the media industry and other content creators are determined to get their share.
Xi Jinping and Joe Biden are preparing to meet for the first time in a year, during which the fortunes of the Chinese and US economies have diverged.
In covering toxic men in tech, let's not also erase the story of women.
Today's rate increase from the RBA wasn’t a surprise. And for an institution still rebuilding trust, that is a good thing.
Westpac is the latest big bank to announce a share buyback. Here's what that's telling us about the economy.
Richard Goyder and Hamish McLennan, members of Australia's cosy directors club, are both facing backlash from their failure to read the room.
AustralianSuper's decision not to back Brookfield's sweetened takeover offer for Origin Energy is bad news for the Canadian asset manager, the M&A community and investment banker bonuses.
Nuclear energy still has many doubters, including in Australia, but sentiment may be shifting as the world struggles to wean itself off fossil fuels.
The central bank is concerned about multiple growing risks both within and outside the financial system.
Market volatility and rising geopolitical risks have made the upcoming earnings season for major banks much more unpredictable.
Investors are keen to see what else Meta and Google have to offer as the tech giants seek to diversify beyond digital advertising.
Another day, another raid by Australia's richest person on the shares of a WA lithium play.
The fines are piling up for social media companies that don't do enough to protect children.
The yield on US 10-year treasuries hit 5% overnight. But does that number — and other key levels closely watched by financial markets — really matter?
The prime minister's diplomatic skills will be severely tested when he meets with the world's two most powerful leaders on their home turf.
The inaugural SXSW Sydney brought Australia's innovation community together and generated some fascinating discussions — but there was something missing.
The Sam Bankman-Fried trial has only heightened doubts about crypto's credibility and boosted arguments for regulation.
Origin Energy has dropped unsubtle hints that Brookfield's $18.7 billion takeover offer undervalues the company.
