Gender pay gap narrows, yet men out-earn women in almost every occupation
Earlier this week the Finance Minister and Minister for Women, Senator Katy Gallagher released the latest data of the gender pay gap by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
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Latest GDP figures show inflation being driven by profits
The health of the economy was revealed this week with the release of economic growth figures showing the economy grew at a better-than-expected rate of 2.6% for 2025. This compared to the forecast of just 2.2%.
CGT discount back in focus as housing debate intensifies
A fresh political battle is brewing over how Australia should fix the housing crisis, with Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson arguing against changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) despite criticising the scheme in the past.
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Video Report: The fight to save Murujuga
Press Conference: "Big gas is taking the piss"
Video Report: Why is NSW Still Logging the Great Koala National Park?
Even leftover gas is exported: there's never been a gas shortage in Australia
The Australian Government lets foreign owned gas companies export vast amounts of gas above and beyond what they need to fulfil their export contracts, while leaving Australians short.
Japan’s rise as an LNG trader driven by resale of cheap Australian gas, reigniting calls for gas export tax
New analysis shows Japan is emerging as a major player in global gas trading, despite producing no liquefied natural gas of its own – and it’s all thanks to Australia.
'Gobsmacked': threatened bird habitat cleared under Australia’s new nature laws
Environmentalists have accused the Albanese Government of making a “mockery” of Australia’s new nature laws, saying they’re “gobsmacked” by its decision to greenlight the destruction of threatened bird habitat in the Northern Territory.
What to expect from the Farrer by-election
One month ago, Sussan Ley was the leader of the Liberal Party. Two weeks later, she retired from Parliament altogether after losing the leadership to Angus Taylor. And now, Speaker of the House Milton Dick has announced the date for the by-election to replace her: Saturday the 9th of May
3 reasons to be glad the Government's FOI changes have been scrapped
Today, the Albanese Government pulled its “friendless” Freedom of Information Amendment Bill.
Will war in Iran push up petrol prices?
Any war or bombings in Iran always brings with it a reflex thought of what will happen to oil prices and in turn how much we pay for petrol.
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