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The Coalition has brought forward a review that it says will help reduce domestic gas costs.
Robo-cars to deliver billions
A new report says moving to electric and autonomous vehicles in Australia could deliver massive economic boosts.
Jail time for tax scam
A South Australian man has been sentenced to 2 years and 4 months jail for attempting to obtain nearly $1.5 million in false ATO refunds.
RBA sees 'turning point'
The RBA governor says Australia’s economy may have reached a “gentle turning point”.
Westpac slapped for data fail
APRA has fined Westpac for failing to meet legal obligations to report data.
Centrelink suspensions unpicked
New data shows over 120,000 welfare recipients had payments suspended despite having a valid reason.
Palmer reaches partial deal
Clive Palmer has settled the majority of the $200 million lawsuit over the collapse of Queensland Nickel.
Indigenous pay claim revived
A prominent Aboriginal leader has announced plans to sue the Commonwealth Government ...
Jab policy allows wealthy choice
The Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ vaccination policy may disproportionately impact low-income families, new research suggests.
Australia plugs trade talks
Australia has expressed disappointment at increasing global tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Slow growth hits EBAs
Slow wage growth has been locked into recent enterprise bargaining agreements.
Crown slammed for China links
Gambling giant Crown has been criticised for alleged links to Chinese crime syndicates.
HILDA shows income decline
The HILDA survey suggests conditions are not improving for most Australians.
Complex tax deprives Africa
Experts say Australian miners have shifted about $1.1 billion in profit out of Africa in just one year.
Skipped meals common on Newstart
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Newstart recipients have to skip meals.
ACCC wants eyes on tech giants
The ACCC has proposed more scrutiny of tech giants Facebook and Google.
Nissan needs big cuts
Nissan Motor Co is cutting 12,500 jobs after its quarterly profit was nearly wiped out.