Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke isn’t a fan of big business. He is more a fan of unions.
Sarah-Jane Tasker
You don’t need to be overly interested in US politics to be aware that one of the most divisive political figures is revved up and ready to return to the White House.
Anthony Albanese and his merry men and women will be counting down the sleeps until Christmas like kids waiting for the big guy in the red suit to deliver presents.
Imagine a State that has an abundance of gas reserves to draw from hitting a deficit in supply that then forces energy prices to rise.
It’s a catchy headline to say the RBA boss is blaming hairdressers and dentists for Australia’s ongoing inflation problem. But that’s not exactly what Michele Bullock said this week.
The latest attempt to stop a new major gas project has added fuel to the sector’s rising concerns and companies are looking to the Federal Government for clarity.
Tony Burke has refused to listen to business concerns about his controversial new industrial relations laws, instead preferring to shut down criticism.
Someone might want to remind Jim Chalmers what independent means. Here’s a refresher: free from outside control; not subject to another’s authority.
The average Australian probably doesn’t yet know the name of the new RBA boss — the person who becomes the face to blame if they’re hit with further rate pain.
Watching Telethon was a family event in my home growing up. We’d camp out to watch the rolling coverage and always tried to get our favourite celebrity manning the phone room to take our call.
Woodside was kicking goals one day and then benched by a court decision the next, in a move that could have broader implications for future gas projects in WA.
The senators failed on Wednesday to get the “gotcha” moment they were hoping for and Goyder and Hudson survived relatively unscathed — and so will Qantas.
What a legacy Alan Joyce is leaving. He may have delivered a record $2.47 billion profit last week that keeps his investors happy but ask the airline’s customers how happy they are about the service.
Look how far The Matildas went with only a fraction of the financial support of their main competitors. Imagine what could be achieved with the right funding, starting from a grassroots level.
A backflip is never the best look but Cook has shown this week he’s not above admitting when he’s made a mistake.
It’s a noble goal to measure our wellbeing but is Chalmers prepared to be held accountable to these measures?
Jim Chalmers will put on his populist hat and likely punt RBA governor Philip Lowe.
Newly installed Premier Roger Cook didn’t mince his words when challenged in question time over concerns about changes to Aboriginal cultural heritage laws. But will his fiery tone come back to bite him?
Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers won’t be able to hide behind the RBA for much longer as it takes the heat for the mortgage pain being felt across Australia.
The end of Mark McGowan’s political career won’t spell the end of this top talent — it will mark the beginning of a very lucrative corporate career.
Albanese doesn’t need to look over his shoulder but he should take note of Chalmers’ polished performance that played to the audience.
Another Budget week done and another reminder that WA’s resources sector continues to power Federal and State coffers.
Four more sleeps until Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers what is expected to be a little surplus gift in the Federal Budget.
Gas has a key role to play in the push to be “greener” and it’s important these policies don’t have unintended consequences.
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