Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Jim Chalmers

Penny Wong and Palestinian PM discuss recognition of statehood – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - AU

Australia's housing woes to be focus in federal budget

The plight of struggling renters will be addressed in the upcoming federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

AAP

Federal budget to include new funding for stage 2B of light rail

Government also questioned on future of Canberra stadium.

The Canberra Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations

Labor won't receive as much tax revenue compared with previous years, but a surplus still remains within reach for the federal budget.

AAP

'Under the pump': expenses help for battling families

Cost-of-living support will be a key focus in the Albanese government's third federal budget, which will be handed down next week.

AAP

‘Placement poverty’ to be tackled in Labor budget with new payments for student teachers and nurses

Midwives and social workers will also be given a $320 weekly payment for undertaking mandatory work placements at university

The Guardian - AU

Global body warns Australia on interest rates, NDIS

Services inflation, the Chinese economy and household consumption are sources of uncertainty hanging over the OECD's economic growth forecasts for Australia.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Rent, debt, food, petrol: The mighty task of tackling cost of living, by the numbers

Across rent, education, food and petrol, Crikey breaks down the surging cost of living crisis ahead of Jim Chalmers’ third Labor budget.

Crikey

Australia And India Bilateral Relationship Strengthened In Recent Years

Australia and India are enhancing economic and military ties amidst espionage concerns, reflecting evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.

Top News

Australia expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 as part of ‘nest of spies’, reports claim

Asio director general Mike Burgess had referred to expulsion of foreign operatives in 2021 speech but did not name country behind threat

The Guardian - AU

Labor to fast-track foreign investment to help fund future industrial policy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will set a target of 30 days to clear cases as he seeks money for build-to-rent and energy transition

The Guardian - AU

Albo lied: Women’s rally organiser

Anthony Albanese is being accused of lying about being told he couldn’t speak at an anti-domestic violence rally, four teenagers arrested on terror charges related to the Wakeley stabbing, and more Australians are going to bulk-billing doctors.

Crikey

Spending habits under a microscope ahead of budget

Higher interest rates, cost of living pressures and an increasing tax burden have kept a lid on Australian consumer spending and left retail sales weak.

AAP

Treasurer faces 'hard truths' in global industrial race

The federal budget provides the "perfect lever to pull" for Australia to win back jobs and investment in the global race to secure clean energy supply chains.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Community alliance slams 'harm' from employment service

Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.

AAP

Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise

University student debt will rise by 4.7 per cent from June, sparking calls for indexation to be capped.

AAP

Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief

Hotter-than-expected inflation data has likely pushed back the start date for interest rate cuts, a move that will keep pressure on mortgage holder budgets.

Crikey

Many Australians face losing their homes right now. Here’s how the government should help

If it’s a good idea for companies, why not for Australians at risk of losing their homes?

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Crikey

How often does Jim Chalmers mention his surplus? (And other important budget numbers)

We break down the global trends that will inform Labor’s next budget, to be handed down next month.

AAP

Financial help for uni students on placement floated

Struggling university students undertaking unpaid placements may receive financial help in the budget, as the union warns of worsening workforce shortages.

Crikey

As Chinese demand for iron ore fades, Australia’s golden goose is looking a little ill

Until now, resource exports have largely shielded Australia from China’s economic problems. No longer.

Crikey

Seven to investigate Bondi blunder

Seven is investigating its misnaming of the Bondi Junction killer, the latest Newspoll results, and Brittany Higgins’ apology isn’t enough for Linda Reynolds.

AAP

More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget

Ahead of the May federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged more cost of living relief that will need to take pressure off inflation, not add to it.

AAP

Global tensions, China slowdown casts budget shadow

The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned.

AAP

Tariff relief boost for Ukraine as Australia lifts aid

Australia will extend relief off Ukrainian manufactured goods to help the country's economy as it fights off Russia's invasion.

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.