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"A car is stolen or broken into every 42 minutes in Victoria," Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall said.

The budget includes a partial freeze of public service hiring.

Greens Senator Barbara Pocock argues the 4.75 percent rise isn't enough as Labor's Murray Watt acknowledges ongoing inflation ...

Beverage giant Lion cited the 'significant cost inflation' along with the long-term decline in the national beer market ...

Wheat production is predicted to drop 26 percent, while chickpea output is expected to slump 51 percent.

The lowest wage rate in the modern award system will be $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour.

The airline sector cited examples from the EU and Canada where airfares increased following the introduction of consumer ...

The bank failed to respond to more than 200 online financial hardship requests within the required timeframe between ...

'The point that many start-up founders, the point that many small businesses have been making is valid,' said ...

'Handouts, bailouts, and carve-outs are being used to prop up green energy rent seekers,' Taylor said.

Keating said the tax reforms were necessary to make housing more affordable, dismissing concerns it would hamper businesses ...

The RBA also expects high oil prices to continue adding to inflationary pressures over the next year before ...

About 100 million litres of jet fuel will begin arriving in Australia in three shipments from the beginning ...

The opposition argues it could push 40,000 to 90,000 off private health cover onto the public system.

Modelled on British ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair, Zinc is proposing to offer the cheapest domestic fares between Sydney, Melbourne ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his latest budget will boost innovation, but Australian businesspeople warn it could discourage ...

Angus Taylor asked Anthony Albanese whether he would rule out changing his mind about taxing the family home, ...

The judgment examined 14 promotions and found most were misleading, with the court suggesting alternative pricing methods may ...

A family of four will pay $320 in departure taxes under the changes.

We're going to fight, even if it gets through the parliament. We're going to make life hell for ...

The treasurer says the overhaul is aimed at providing future tax relief for workers earning a salary compared ...

Australia's welfare bill is forecast to reach nearly $309 billion in 2026-27, accounting for 37.1 percent of the ...

Treasury says Labor's policies will create more housing supply that will put downward pressure on rent.

Federal Treasury estimates 305,000 migrants entered the country in the last financial year 2024-25.

The federal budget also reveals tax breaks for commercial television and radio outlets.

The government says the new rates will make for a 'level playing field' between wage and salary earners ...

Labor is expected to cut the capital gains tax discount and limit negative gearing of investment properties.