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Former Adelaide MP named new ALP president – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

The coalition has sought to link a recent rise in inflation and unemployment to the 1970s economic malaise, but analysts say there is no need to panic.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Economists Baffled As Australia’s Unemployment Rate Hits Its Highest Level In 4 Years

It comes as a shock as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the federal budget forecasts expected unemployment to remain steady through 2026.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 17, 2025

Grattan on Friday: Master communicator vs master tactician, the race between Chalmers and Burke

It was a classic “old bull” versus “young bull” struggle, and the old bull showed he had life in him yet.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

An unexpected unemployment rate rise puts the RBA odds-on to cut the cash rate – but it’s a headache for Jim Chalmers

A resilient labour market is the jewel in Labor’s crown when it comes to its economic record. Is this month’s data a blip, or the start of something bigger?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025

The government’s super retreat fixes some design flaws, but creates a new distortion

After months of vociferous pushback from the superannuation industry and wealthy investors, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has softened his proposed super tax reforms. The move is a pragmatic political compromise – but it also raises questions about policy consistency and long-term fairness.

The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025

Ley calls for parliament to investigate Thorpe over ‘incendiary behaviour’ at protest – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025

Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

AAP · Oct 13, 2025