Australia’s economy is still growing but only just, supported in part by household spending on travel, concerts and other major events. The 0.1 per cent of growth over the first three months of the calendar year, came in a little weaker than the 0.2 per cent...
AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY SNAPSHOT – MARCH QUARTER 2024 * Australia’s economy grew slightly by 0.1 per cent in the first three months of the year, less than the expected 0.2 per cent * Annual gross domestic product rose 1.1 per cent, but it’s the lowest through-the-year growth since...
Passengers who hoped to carry on cruising have had their holidays cancelled as popular leisure travel operator P&O Cruises Australia announces after 90 years, the fleet is sailing to its final berth. The Australian travel brand announced it will fold operations into parent company Carnival Cruise...
It will be harder for vulnerable Australians to access buy now, pay later credit schemes thanks to legislation introduced in federal parliament. The law will create stronger protections for those using credit lenders by making sure adequate user background checks are completed and lending businesses have...
The inclusion of yoga instructors and dog handlers on a draft list of priority migrant skills in the middle of a housing crisis has been labelled as nonsense by the federal opposition. Trades, including plumbers and bricklayers, remain under consideration as the government struggles to meet...
A multi-billion-dollar boost to pharmacies has been locked in for the next five years following a deal between the federal government and chemists. The latest community pharmacy agreement was signed off by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Pharmacy Guild, which will see community chemists receive...
Artificial intelligence technology could be used to mislead Australians and steal creative work from artists and writers, a union has warned, while calling for laws to prevent its misuse. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the call on Monday after releasing a survey showing almost...
Almost one in two people believe there are too many migrants moving to Australia, even though the vast majority of Australians believe cultural diversity is a boon for the nation. A new poll released by the Lowy Institute on Australian attitudes revealed 48 per cent of...
Governments and industry bodies need to stop getting distracted by debates over nuclear power and start investing in large-scale solar projects to keep up with electricity demand, a summit has been told. The Clean Energy Council’s Australian Large-Scale Solar and Storage Summit heard local companies have...
Coal and gas workers in areas where power plants are shutting down will soon have an agency to support the shift to new jobs in the renewables sector. Federal laws establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday. The agency will support...
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