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Lowe slams government spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... run a large budget deficit. "Now we find ourselves running sizable budget deficits at a time where we're at full employment and commodity prices are very high. We should be running sizable surpluses," Lowe said. "Government spending has been adding ...

Interest rates at highest level in 15 years

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... well placed to respond to developments, and the board is focused on its mandate to deliver price stability and full employment." Additionally, the RBA also signified the heightened investment into artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver to "rapid growth" ...

Jobs data 'final nail in the coffin' for rate rise

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... 4.6% in August, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "This month there was 39,000 more people in employment, and 28,000 more people in unemployment," ABS head of labour statistics Sean Crick said. Part-time employment rose by 46,000 ...

Fed's rate hike exacerbates Australia's outlook

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... said, noting oil price surges is also threatening the global economy. "The US economy also remains resilient. August employment increased by 162,000, unemployment is around 4.1%, and consumer and business spending remains reasonably strong," he said. ...

ECB hikes rates, economists expect RBA might be next

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... Australia in many ways is doing quite well. We've got growth roughly at trend. We have unemployment near historic lows, employment growth driven by the market sector, and real household incomes are growing pretty strongly. There's a lot to like ...

Labor moves to kill non-compete clauses in productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Treasury said. Under the new laws, a civil penalty will apply on employers who enter in a contract that prohibit post-employment restraint of trade. The government is also amending its Competition and Consumer Act to prohibit businesses from making and ...

Diversa board backs chief executive pay rise, bonus amid First Guardian fallout

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... O'Neill asked if the board has broached any discussions or made any decisions around Peterson's continuing employment and his suitability for the role. "No," said Plant. ASIC sets the record straight Also appearing at the hearing, ASIC set the ...

Super business drives net inflows for Australian Ethical

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... platform, enhancements to digital marketing capability, improved member onboarding processes and the reactivation of the Employment Hero acquisition channel," the company said. APRA slapped Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund with extra licence ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... consultation is needed on what "targeted exemptions" looks like. This is in the form of protection advocacy, educational and employment communications. This is also to ensure "low-risk arrangements" and necessary contact with family members and third ...

AIA Australia reveals stark gender divide in IP claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... AIA found women experience a significant impact from mental health and physical health conditions during their peak employment years. "This highlights the importance of early mental health support, inclusive workplace practices and sustainable return-to-work ...
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