Politics
Federal
Record numbers take on second job as inflation nears 10 per cent for many
Natasha Piccolo is one of almost a million Australians now working more than one job as inflation for families with a mortgage reaches its highest level since the mid-1980s.
- by Shane Wright and Olivia Ireland
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Housing stoush reignites as $10 billion fund returns to parliament
The Albanese government’s threat to hold an early election over its signature $10 billion housing policy will draw a step closer when the laws return to parliament on Wednesday.
- by James Massola
Exclusive
Indigenous Voice
Draft changes to ALP platform point to treaty move this term
The Coalition ramped up its attack on the Voice to parliament during question time, portraying the referendum as the start of an ambitious treaty agenda.
- by Paul Sakkal, Angus Thompson and James Massola
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ASIC accused of being ‘totally distracted’ pursuing white-collar crime
The Australian corporate regulator’s chair and deputy chair have both been accused of inappropriate workplace behaviour.
- by Paul Sakkal
Senate inquiry says Chinese super app WeChat needs a TikTok-style ban
The Senate inquiry into foreign interference via social media has called for tech companies to be required to maintain a physical presence in Australia.
- by Matthew Knott
Updated
Interest rates
Respite for mortgage holders as RBA holds rates steady for second month
Home buyers, renters and businesses could be spared any further financial pain after the RBA again left the cash rate at 4.1 per cent while signalling the economy is on track for a soft landing.
- by Shane Wright and Rachel Clun
Analysis
Interest rates
Has the interest rate summit been reached?
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe may have finally planted his flag at the top of Mount Interest Rate.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Great Barrier Reef
Why UN scientists singled out the Great Barrier Reef for criticism
There are 30 coral reefs with World Heritage status, all with damage due to climate change. So why is Australia the only one in danger of losing its UN status?
- by Mike Foley
Australia gains reprieve on threat to Great Barrier Reef World Heritage status
UNESCO says Australia’s upgraded climate and environmental commitments mean the Great Barrier Reef should retain its World Heritage status – at least for the next year.
- by Mike Foley
RBA mulls one more rate rise as borrowers tap into savings
Australians are using savings built up during the COVID-19 pandemic to weather cost-of-living pressures even as house values continue to climb.
- by Shane Wright