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Annual inflation was 6.8 per cent in August, says Bureau of Statistics

New data show annual inflation was 6.8 per cent in August, down from 7 per cent in July.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved 'record' defence spending after it fell to the lowest level since 1938 under the previous Labor government. Is that correct?

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition achieved "a record" defence spending while under the previous Labor government it fell to its lowest level since 1938. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

NSW mining jobs down, Hunter labour market steady

The number of people employed in NSW mining has fallen to levels not seen since 2010, according to ABS data

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

Australia’s unemployment rate rises slightly from 3.4% to 3.5% as more people seek work

Labour market figure will be watched by economists as a guide to Reserve Bank’s decision on whether to further raise interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022

CEOs of Australia’s top 20 companies given nine times the pay rise of full-time workers

Australia Institute urges 60% income tax on earnings above $1m a year

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2022

Women who suffer domestic violence fare much worse financially after separating from their partner: new data

We recently published two reports that highlight the devastating financial consequences borne by women who leave their partners after suffering domestic violence.

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022

Australian economy holds firm in June quarter driven by export boom

National accounts figures show GDP expanded by 3.6% compared with a year earlier as households drew down on savings to keep spending

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022

Economists predict slowdown for Australian economy as interest rates continue to rise

Soaring commodity exports and positive agricultural forecast expected to be balanced by Reserve Bank’s moves to counter inflation

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Australian electric car owners insulated from rising global fuel prices

The benefits of owning an electric vehicle far outweigh the drawbacks for those households committed to making the transition to a fossil-free life

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Mortgage holders brace for rates decision

All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of Australia's official cash rate announcement on Tuesday as new data sheds light on the state of the economy.

AAP · Sep 3, 2022