Australian economy
Andrews on track to surpass 2018 result – as it happened
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Josh Taylor and Natasha May (earlier)
08, Dec, 2022 @7:50 AM
Reserve Bank review ‘will be relevant’ to Philip Lowe’s chances of a second term, Chalmers says
Treasurer says it is not a ‘performance review’ but will ‘feed into our thinking’ about RBA leadership
Amy Remeikis
07, Dec, 2022 @11:10 PM
Thousands of Australians locked out of employment as entry-level jobs dry up, survey suggests
Anglicare says there are 15 applicants per position but many often stand little chance of success due to lack of experience, age and other barriers
Jordyn Beazley
07, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
Australian energy ministers to agree on promoting battery uptake but views on price caps differ
Gathering of state and federal officials in Brisbane on Thursday not expected to result in consensus on proposed price caps on coal and gas
Peter Hannam and Ben Smee
07, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
The RBA keeps slamming on the brakes, but the economy has already very much slowed down | Greg Jericho
GDP figures show wages and not just profits are starting to generate growth. Still, disposable income is going backwards
Greg Jericho
07, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
Australia’s GDP grew 0.6% in September quarter and 5.9% annually as economy recovered from Covid lockdowns
GDP figures show rapid economic growth across the year as Covid lockdowns were lifted, but quarterly increase came in slightly below expectations
Peter Hannam
07, Dec, 2022 @12:48 AM
Federal Labor prepared to compensate states in effort to drive down energy bills
Commonwealth to compensate states for imposing cap on coal prices, treasurer says, meaning bill relief for Australian households in first half of 2023
Katharine Murphy Political editor
06, Dec, 2022 @9:09 AM
Central bank signals more hikes to come – as it happened
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Josh Taylor and Natasha May (earlier)
06, Dec, 2022 @7:47 AM
Consumer watchdog puts Australian airlines on notice over high domestic air fares
ACCC says they will closely monitor companies to ensure they do not keep prices high through artificial scarcity
Elias Visontay
06, Dec, 2022 @2:14 AM
RBA tipped to lift cash rate again at board meeting as mortgage cliff looms
Economists widely predict 25 basis point rise but some say central bank may consider pausing rates after seven straight hikes
Peter Hannam
05, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
Youth allowance, Austudy and carer payments to rise 6.1% in biggest lift in decades
Routine indexation comes amid soaring inflation, but social welfare advocates say it is still not enough
Cait Kelly
05, Dec, 2022 @4:41 AM
Australian women will need ‘more than 200 years’ to reach income equity with men
New report calls for urgent structural reform after finding women’s income and health have deteriorated in the past decade
Donna Lu
04, Dec, 2022 @2:00 PM
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