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Baby bonus not on the cards to halt fertility freefall

Deaths will outnumber births in Australia by 2066, leaving fewer young workers to sustain an ageing population as women face choosing between career and family.

AAP · Sep 21

Labor pollies stand by $4m worth of 'pork-barrelling' grants in ACT federal seats

One project has been completed as questions continue to mount.

The Canberra Times · Sep 10

Simpler leasing laws sold as small business boost

Rules for commercial tenancies could be made simpler for business owners in a productivity push for the sector.

AAP · Aug 30

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Cybersecurity concerns abate ahead of national census

The federal minister in charge of the 2026 census says the safety of sensitive information is at the forefront of the national survey.

AAP · Aug 10

There's a new US ambassador coming to town

Meanwhile, what's all this buzz around The Lodge?

The Canberra Times · Aug 9

Consumer watchdog to investigate food mislabelling

Claims of false country-of-origin labels and contaminated products raised in an ABC program are being investigated by the ACCC.

AAP · Aug 7

National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers

Australia's consumer watchdog is drafting new rules to protect riders from unsafe e-bikes, following years of concerns over rising road accidents.

AAP · Aug 6

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Meet the federal public sector's most influential people

Part 1: the public servants who are steering the ship.

The Canberra Times · Aug 2

Independents are targeting safe Labor seats in the ACT

Andrew Leigh holds his north Canberra seat on a hefty margin.

The Canberra Times · Jul 26

FED:Nation-first stamp duty cut gains federal endorsement

The ACT has abolished stamp duty for first home buyers, prompting calls for other states and territories to follow suit.

AAP · Jun 10

Nation-first stamp duty cut gains federal endorsement

The ACT has abolished stamp duty for first home buyers, prompting calls for other states and territories to follow suit.

AAP · Jun 10

FED:Death and taxes: Labor's vision to transform giving

A push to get Australians more comfortable talking about death is aimed at boosting the number of donations to charities.

AAP · Jun 9

Charity cheerleader brushes off impact of tax plan

A minister who is urging Australians to leave more gifts to charity upon their death has shrugged off the impact of proposed new taxes on trusts.

AAP · Jun 9

Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products

Consumer group makes ‘super’ complaint to ACCC after investigation found dangerous items on platforms including eBay, Amazon and AliExpress

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

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The Guardian - AU · May 27

Australian BTS fans blast Ticketmaster’s ‘predatory’ tactic of hiding price until tickets go on sale

Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’

AAP · May 20

FED:Fears rogue AI could lead to ultimate demise of humans

One of Labor's top economic minds has warned of a one-in-six chance of humans being wiped out in the next century, with AI or a pandemic the top risks.

AAP · May 20

Fears rogue AI could lead to ultimate demise of humans

One of Labor's top economic minds has warned of a one-in-six chance of humans being wiped out in the next century, with AI or a pandemic the top risks.

AAP · May 14

Shoppers could pay more after Coles misconduct ruling

Supermarket prices could stay higher for longer following a ruling that Coles misled its customers with non-genuine discounts, according to one retail expert.

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AAP · May 12

Labor MP 'interfered' with Hillsong fraud allegations

A Hillsong whistleblower is suing the federal government, claiming an MP repeatedly stopped another from airing her claims in parliament.

AAP · Apr 1

'Unfair' subscription traps to be banned in new rules

Trapping consumers into subscriptions and tricking buyers with lower advertised prices are the practices that will be banned under tough rules.

AAP · Mar 16

AI could devalue your degree, federal government warns

AI could make soft skills like judgment more important for workers than traditional university degrees, assistant minister Andrew Leigh will say in a speech.

The Conversation · Mar 8

Andrew Leigh maps the drivers of history’s big breakthroughs — and why they still matter

Innovation is one of the most celebrated yet misunderstood ideas of our time. It is invoked in policy speeches, corporate strategy decks and university mission statements. But strip away the buzzword and what remains?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23

The capsicum paradox: new Australian supermarket pricing a ‘massive transparency fail’ for customers

Exclusive: Comparison of online ‘per each’ price of 15 fruits and vegetables against price per kilogram found ‘completely arbitrary’ price variations

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025

No more call to cancel: the government wants to crack down on ‘subscription traps’

It often seems like a great idea at the time. There’s a streaming service, paywalled news site or premium version of an app you want to try, offering a “no strings attached” free trial.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

Crackdown nears on 'dark patterns' exploiting consumers

The government has revealed a timeline for new protections to shield consumers from dodgy business practices.

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