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The RBA Interest Rate Increase Is a Blow to Labor — and Mortgage Holders

Australia’s latest interest rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has landed with a thud across kitchen tables, mortgage statements, and the political landscape in Canberra. For hundreds of thousands o...

Loyalty Is Not Leadership: Why the Liberal Party Needs a Charismatic, Decisive Leader to Win Again
Littleproud and Ley turn on the music for another attempt at the two-step

State of Play: Nationals vs Liberals

The State of Play with the National Party and How Things Stand with the Liberal Party Australia’s...

SMEs face growing payroll challenges one year in on wage theft reforms

A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian SMEs are confronting a new reality. P...

The only remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires this week. Could a new arms race soon accelerate?
The New START treaty, the last remaining agreement constraining Russian and US nuclear weapons, …
Why the Voice referendum failed – and what the government hasn’t learned from it
More than two years on, you’d be forgiven for thinking the story of the failure of the referendu…
New poll brings dreadful news for Ley, another boost for One Nation
Opposition leader Sussan Ley has taken another big polling hit, as defence spokesman Angus Taylo…
Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons
After months of speculation, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will be nominating Kevin War…

New data show where the parties got their money from in the lead-up to the 2025 election

Australia’s political parties set new records in funds raised and spent in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. Now, nine months later, Australians finally get a look at who funded the parties’ election campaigns. Data...

State of Play: Nationals vs Liberals

The State of Play with the National Party and How Things Stand with the Liberal Party Australia’s centre-right political landscape has entered one of its most fractious and uncertain eras in decades. Once long-standing partners...

The government has promised a $25 billion boost to hospital funding – but only hints at real reform
Federal and state governments have finally resolved their long-running standoff on public hospital funding. The deal struck at National Cabinet on Friday includes a A$25 billion boost to hospital…
“What the hell?” When your bike is stolen, the cameras caught it — and privacy law protects the thief
A mate parks his motorcycle at a major Australian shopping centre. He locks it properly, does everything right, and goes inside. When he comes back, the bike is gone. Stolen. Vanished. Security i…
The government wants to track your medicines – here’s why
On Wednesday, the federal government announced[1] plans to reform how medications are dispensed and tracked, aiming to reduce unsafe use, stockpiling and “doctor shopping”. This will include two …
Short-form learning helps address Australia's skills shortage, as two-thirds of online learners study in high-need sectors
New national research shows short online courses deliver measurable career outcomes, with 26% of learners gaining salary increases. As Australia grapples with persistent workforce shortages, new re…

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