Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer(Australian Associated Press) Economists have declared the massive wage subsidies to keep Australians in work amid the coronavirus crisis a game-changer that …
Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer(Australian Associated Press) More than 800,000 jobs could be lost by the end of June and the unemployment rate more than double as vast swathes of the Austra …
Colin Brinsden and Katina Curtis(Australian Associated Press)The $66B Second Coronavirus Stimulus PlanSupport for workers, retirees and householdsTime-limited $550 per fortnight supplement for both ex …
SCAM Watch(ACCC)18 March 2020Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the spread of coronavirus to exploit and play on the fears of consumers across Australia. Scammers are doing things such as …
Matt Coughlan(Australian Associated Press)A major employer group has called for any decision on changing the minimum wage to be delayed until the economic cost of coronavirus is clearer.The Australian …
Derek Rose(Australian Associated Press) As if there wasn’t enough global uncertainty already, a likely price war has broken out over the price of oil. The OPEC+ alliance between Saudi Arabia and Russi …
Paul Osborne(Australian Associated Press)Latest on coronavirus responseA travel ban on Italians arriving in Australia will come into force from 6pm on Wednesday, adding to existing bans on residents o …
Derek Rose(Australian Associated Press)Bowing to pressure from the government, the “big four” banks have announced they will each pass on the Reserve Bank’s rate cut in full, saving borrowers hundreds …
Colin Brinsden(Australian Associated Press)Australian businesses concerned about the impact of the coronavirus are seeking advice rather than financial support from the federal government, a Senate co …
