Interest rate relief could come within weeks after a higher than expected inflation print still fell within the Reserve Bank’s target range. Underlying inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in the year to March and headline inflation held steady at 2.4 per cent, paving the way...
Oft-derided as an economic basket case whose government had driven the state’s budget into a black hole, things are looking up for Victoria. Australia’s second-most populous province is the biggest surprise in CommSec’s latest State of the States report released on Monday, jumping from fourth to...
The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election. Automotive groups warn drivers in outer metropolitan suburbs could be hit hardest by the change, which would raise transport costs...
Hiking international student visa fees and trimming consultant spending are Labor’s plan to keep the budget in shape while splashing out on election sweeteners. An assurance by Treasurer Jim Chalmers that more than $7 billion in savings would offset the cost of his party’s election promises...
Early childhood education is in the spotlight ahead of the federal election but the path to high-quality, universal and affordable childcare is unclear. Minister for Early Childhood Education Anne Aly, Liberal MP Angie Bell, Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May and independent MP Zoe Daniel have taken part...
Most Australians want regulations on the use of artificial intelligence and almost half fear unchecked use of the technology could impact relationships, a study has found. But mandatory AI guardrails have not been raised as an issue during the federal election campaign despite the widespread concerns. Youth...