Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in lost labour hours in 2022, according to new research. The study, published in the peer-reviewed […]
Category: Economy
RBA rules out near term rate cuts
Financial markets are still pricing one cut in the official cash rate (OCR) by the end of the year, followed by further reductions next year: […]
Australia gives workers right to ignore bosses’ after-hours calls, emails
Sydney, Australia – Australia is extending its laidback reputation to the workplace by granting employees a “right to disconnect” when they are off the clock. Australian […]
Australia’s Wages Remain Elevated, Underlining Price Pressures
Australia’s wage growth remained elevated in the second quarter, reflecting persistent inflation pressures in the economy and supporting the Reserve Bank’s view that interest-rate cuts […]
Free broadband hits major milestone as digital gap shrinks for thousands of families
The Albanese Government has today announced more than 15,000 Aussie families have been connected with free internet as part of the School Student Broadband Initiative […]
Where are the cheapest fuel prices in Australia
For most Australians buying petrol is a necessary but unavoidable evil that can break a family’s weekly budget in the current cost of living crisis. […]
Australian gov’t welcomes spike in wine exports to China
The Australian government has welcomed a resurgence in wine exports to China. Murray Watt, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, on Monday revealed that […]
Major government investment in Women’s Asian Cup
The Albanese government has made another major commitment to women’s sport and the Matildas, contributing to the shared cost of hosting the AFC Women’s Asian […]
Australia among biggest losers if US-China trade war flares
Australia would suffer the second-largest national income fall in the world if global trade tensions with China worsen and countries try to manufacture more at […]
Katy Gallagher: Australian Public Service budget investment earmarked to secure Australia’s economic future with clean energy
Five key announcements have been highlighted by the public service minister in the 2024-25 budget as public service measures to secure the nation’s future prosperity […]