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Reeves vows fiscal discipline as 'green Chancellor'

In her inaugural Mais Lecture, Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to be 'Britain's first green Chancellor' while committing to strict fiscal rules, marking a significant shift in economic policy.

Indian Minister's 'Buy Australian Homes' Remark Sparks Fury

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal faces backlash after suggesting wealthy Indians could purchase Australian properties to ease pressure on the local housing market, a comment labelled 'tone-deaf' during a severe affordability crisis.

Australia's Wealth Gap Widens in New Damning Report

A damning new report reveals Australia's wealth gap is widening at an alarming rate, with executive pay soaring while worker wages stagnate. Discover the stark realities of the nation's cost-of-living crisis.

UK's Ticking Time Bomb: The Surge in Precarious Temp Work

Exclusive analysis reveals a hidden crisis in the UK labour market. A record shift towards temporary employment is creating a precarious workforce, threatening economic stability and worker rights. Discover the data behind the rise of the 'temp nation'.

Crime boss Kazem Hamad ordered out of Australia after attack

Notorious crime figure Kazem Hamad is at the centre of an international incident after Australia orders him out following a suspected anti-Semitic assault. The Iranian-born boss, linked to a violent gang war, is suspected of a brutal attack on a Jewish ma

Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth

Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.

Dick Smith: Renewable Energy Push Could Smash Wealth

Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith issues a stark economic warning, claiming the nation's rapid green energy transition could lead to catastrophic financial consequences and crippling power bills for households.

Australia's Radical Plan: Link Wages to Productivity

A groundbreaking report from Australia's Economic Roundtable proposes a radical overhaul to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, calling for a direct link between wages and productivity to increase incomes and reform the tax system for a fairer future.

New Zealand Enters Recession as GDP Contracts Again

New Zealand's economy has officially entered a recession, with GDP contracting 0.1% in the last quarter of 2023. High interest rates and inflation are blamed for the downturn, marking a challenging start for the new coalition government.

Amazon Australia sacks driver after viral overload video

An Amazon delivery driver in Australia has been fired after a shocking video exposed a van dangerously overloaded with parcels, raising serious concerns about worker safety and corporate pressure during the peak season.

Albanese's economic roundtable: subdued and quiet

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's high-profile economic roundtable was notably subdued, with few fireworks or bold announcements. What does this mean for Australia's economic future?

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