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PM to call May 3 election as leaders brace for high-stakes campaign

The ABC broke the news around 10:30 pm on Thursday, announcing that the PM will visit Government House tomorrow to call the federal election for May 3. Prime Minister Anthony …

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Albanese set to fire starter’s gun on federal election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to call the federal election, possibly within hours. While a date has not been confirmed for when Mr Albanese will visit the governor-general to …

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Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters

Voters can expect a tax cut regardless of who wins the federal election, but while both boost Australians’ hip-pocket, economists say Labor’s plan will make the nation better off than …

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Inflation falls in line with expectations

The Reserve Bank’s efforts to curb inflation are heading in the right direction, with monthly inflation continuing downward, but it likely won’t be enough to force a rate cut next …

BUDGET25: Higher deficit locked in as storms cloud budget outlook

Australia is on track for structural deficits as far as the government can see, clouding the economy’s final approach to a soft landing. The federal budget, unveiled by Treasurer Jim …

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Peter Dutton honours Greek Australian contributions in Greek Independence Day message

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has extended his best wishes to Greek Australians on the occasion of Greek Independence Day, March 25, 1821. He acknowledged the legacy of the Greek struggle …

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Ex-TV personality set to become WA Opposition leader

A former television broadcaster turned politician is expected to take the Liberal leadership in Western Australia after a state poll that largely failed to deliver for conservatives. Basil Zempilas is …

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Budget aims for prosperity amid US tariff uncertainty

Australia is shoring up its economic defences against Donald Trump by baking a US tariff response into the federal budget. Just weeks ahead of an election and days before the …

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Labor regains ground as Coalition struggles to find its footing ahead of election

No one can predict an election outcome until the votes are counted. Up until a few weeks ago, the Albanese government seemed destined to be a one-term administration or one …

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Public schools fully funded as final state signs on

A landmark agreement has been brokered between the federal government and a holdout state that will ensure every public school student will receive a fully funded education. After months of …

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