Monday, April 20, 2026
POLITICS

The prime minister is wrong to pretend that it’s the economy’s loss if high-income earners have less money to spend

At a time when the number of people studying economics is at a record low, the number of politicians citing economics 101 seems to be at a record high. Take our current prime minister,...
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POLITICS

After previous failures, doubts linger over the ability of APRA and ASIC to lift their game

Doubts have been raised whether the nation’s two peak financial regulators will be able to sharply lift their efforts after the banking royal commission recommended they take more strong-arm action while facing extra oversight...
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Compensation scheme to follow Hayne’s indictment of financial sector

Compensation scheme to follow Hayne’s indictment of financial sector Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The Morrison government has promised to establish a compensation scheme of last resort - paid for by the financial services industry -...
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Banking Royal Commission: no commissions, no exemptions, no fees without permission. Hayne gets the government to do a U-turn

Banking Royal Commission: no commissions, no exemptions, no fees without permission. Hayne gets the government to do a U-turn Peter Martin, The Conversation Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was glossing over history when he said the final...
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POLITICS

Yes, Kenneth: Coalition response to banking inquiry is pure politics

The government hopes to neutralise the shocking royal commission evidence by accepting everything Kenneth Hayne recommended In political terms, it’s blindingly obvious why. A federal election is in sight. The Coalition is vulnerable on this...
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POLITICS

The truth about political donations: there is so much we don’t know

Approximately $15 million in donations was disclosed by donors, a small proportion of parties' total funding. The Liberal Party received $95 million in funding across its eight separate divisions, which includes donations and other receipts...
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POLITICS

New regulations expose energy price gouging through ‘free’ comparison sites

New regulations expose energy price gouging through 'free' comparison sites Consumers who used comparison sites typically paid 5-12% more than the lowest possible offer. Yung Chang/Unsplash, CC BY-SA Bruce Mountain, Victoria University A new regulation has highlighted the...
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POLITICS

MYEFO reveals billions more in revenue, $9 billion in fresh election tax cuts

They are the two rules that have defined the Coalition's economic management - budget repair and a "speed limit on taxes". On Monday, they found themselves on the final stretch of the collision course...
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