Labor calls for JobKeeper inquiry as minerals miner Iluka repays $13.6 million in subsidies after recording strong sales
Labor is pressuring the Morrison government to call an inquiry into the JobKeeper scheme, as another firm repays $13.6 million in subsidies.
NSW government’s freshly minted R&D action plan gets a $26 million boost and wins praise from business group
The NSW government has launched an R&D acceleration plan, which involves boosting collaboration between government, universities and SMEs.
Business Council of Australia joins Atlassian and Sarah Wilson in backing Zali Steggall’s climate change bill
Business Council of Australia's Jennifer Westacott said the proposed climate change bill is a “science-based, risk-management approach” to climate action.
Government inquiry clears former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate of wrongdoing, but reveals more corporate credit card spending
Former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate’s decision to gift four watches worth to staff did not amount to fraud, report finds.
“Absolutely confident”: Backbencher Warren Entsch flags more government support for businesses post-JobKeeper
Federal backbencher Warren Entsch has given a strong indication the government will offer businesses additional assistance following the end of JobKeeper in March.
Big spending within limits: Why Joe Biden’s economic centrism is just what the US needs
In an age of hyperpartisan politics, the Biden presidency offers a welcome centrism that might help bridge the divides.
Report finds 40% of apprentices are not completing training, and outlines national strategy for VET reform
Vocational education has seen a steady decline in the uptake and completion of apprenticeships over the last five years, a new report has found.
Why Australia’s new Trade Minister Dan Tehan needs a game plan for China
Despite talk about “Chinese bullying”, Trade Minister Dan Tehan’s task will be to restore a constructive trading partnership with China.
Four government initiatives that would pave the way to recovery for women-owned businesses
Government stimulus packages such as JobKeeper and the tax cash boosts have no doubt been effective. But these measures are temporary.
Donald Trump becomes the first US president to be impeached twice
Donald Trump is the first president in US history to be impeached twice. An article of impeachment will now proceed to the Senate.
What will US trade policy look like in a post-Trump era?
Donald Trump's presidency was driven by his ‘America First’ agenda. Will Joe Biden reverse this resurgence of American protectionism?
Leadership in the COVID-19 era goes beyond a daily press conference
Politicians have an opportunity to capitalise on the trust they've built up during the pandemic. But will they seize it?
