Call wait times for people ringing Centrelink have dropped, while claims processing has sped up, data shows. The Albanese government will on Monday release Services Australia quarterly performance data for the first time, which will be released frequently in a bid to build trust and accountability. Government...
Breaking up major supermarkets could push up prices and hurt Australians, a peak business body warns. In a bid to tackle anti-competitive behaviour, the coalition has drafted laws that would break up or fine grocery giants who abuse their market power. This could decrease costs at the...
Thousands of early childhood educators and workers are set to receive a pay boost, putting Australia one step closer to universal child care. The changes passed the House of Representatives on Monday are now bound for the Senate. The bill is expected to give 200,000 childcare workers...
Australians are spending more on media streaming services, but are watching less overall, a new study shows. Media consumption is more than a full-time job for most Aussies, who consume an average of 44 hours of digital entertainment each week, according to Deloitte’s annual media insights...