Economy

While many programs for disadvantaged Australians look like they’ll be spared in the budget, there are concerns among some NGO’s...

The federal government has finished its budget, and the signs are that many programs for the least well off in...

The reserve bank has today taken the unexpected step of reducing official interest rates by half a percent, surprising most...

Australia has a resource-based economy. The divisive industry provides thousands of jobs, makes up 19% of our GDP, 72% of...

Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey’ has told a group of policymakers in the UK that Western governments are crippling their own...

Today the Toyota Manufacturing plant in Altona,Victoria began to lay off 350 of its employees. Union representatives are disappointed by...

China and Australia have agreed to step up co-operation on infrastructure projects, in a move signals a desire to move...

A report released today takes a fresh look at the mining debate, by asking not whether Australia’s mining boom is...

Fears about Holden’s future were eased today, with the announcement of a multi-government investment package to keep the company in...

Political commentator Bernard Keane says its unlikely to be the last time the government steps in to support the car...