Inflation for the first quarter of 2019 came in at 0.0 per cent. Zero. Nada. It's time for the Reserve Bank to act, writes Richard Holden.
Category Archives: Government and Politics
‘Blatant racism, degradation, bullying’: The challenges facing Indigenous doctors
Health is just one of the areas where Indigenous people face a disadvantage the PM describes as "unforgiveable". These doctors have a vision for change — but they also face unique challenges.
Fact Check: Did Labor oppose the Government’s attempts to strengthen Australia’s gun laws?
Attorney-General Christian Porter's claim on Labor's support of gun law reforms received a mixed verdict from RMIT ABC Fact Check.
Why Morrison has backflipped on Palmer’s ‘circus sideshow’
Less than a year after Scott Morrison referred to Clive Palmer's political push as a "circus sideshow", he will sign a lucrative preference deal with the rising United Australia Party, writes Michelle Grattan.
Flight Centre accused of ‘systematically underpaying workers’
Federal Court action will be launched against Australian travel giant Flight Centre today by five current and former employees claiming the company failed to pay minimum wages, penalty and overtime rates, correct annual leave loading and did not provide the correct rest and meal breaks.
UN privacy expert say Julian Assange’s privacy ‘may have been breached’ in embassy
Special Rapporteur for Privacy Joe Cannataci meets with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in a London jail, saying there are strong indications the Australian's privacy may have been breached while he was holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy.
Live exports are on the nose with most Australian voters — especially women
Almost two-thirds of Australians surveyed by Vote Compass agree that live animal exports should be banned.
Former Liberal premier warns deal with Palmer could spell trouble for Coalition
Scott Morrison will damage relations with China and risk an electoral backlash if he inks a preference swap deal with controversial businessman Clive Palmer, former WA Liberal premier Colin Barnett says.
Controversial uranium mine approved day before election called
The world's largest uranium producer, Canada's Cameco, wants to develop the mine potentially leading to the clearing of 2,500 hectares of native vegetation, causing environmentalists and traditional owners deep concern.
Coalition signs preference deal with Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party
A recent Newspoll survey of four key seats has revealed relatively strong support for Clive Palmer's newly-formed United Australia Party.