'Loud and clear': tax surcharge about-face defended The government has defended its position on changes to card surcharge payments, but the coalition says it's clear its counterparts don't understand business. AAP · 15h ago
Businesses not buying positive spin on surcharge ban The Reserve Bank says small businesses are expected to benefit the most from its card surcharge reforms, but restaurant and cafe owners say they are losing out. AAP · Oct 9
One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes Barnaby Joyce has denied a plan to allow early access to super would worsen inflation, despite appearing to admit economists had not modelled the policy. AAP · Sep 7
Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown' A US advocacy group allied with Donald Trump has warned a media bargaining code could result in new trade tariffs for Australia. AAP · Aug 20
Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up The financial advice sector will undergo a major overhaul in an effort to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia's huge pool of retirement savings. AAP · Aug 18
Tech giants to face higher payments for news content The assistant treasurer has downplayed fears Labor's news bargaining incentives could impact trade deals with the US. AAP · Aug 2
'Unmanageable' new super laws have forced a Newcastle festival to cancel Organisers described the decision as 'difficult and devastating'. Newcastle Herald · Jul 15
Super funds accused of slow action on customer support A study by a consumer advocacy group claims super funds are failing customers but the methods of the "mystery shopper" sting have been called into question. AAP · Jul 13
Big four breakup: Govt considers move to split consulting and audit arms Treasury outlines radical audit split options for big four. The Canberra Times · Jul 1
Number's up for crisis-hit accounting firms in shake-up Treasury is proposing splitting auditing and consulting functions under reforms to the industry following scandals involving the major firms. AAP · Jul 1
Politicians and media gather for Canberra’s Midwinter Ball– as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
A Melbourne woman lost $646,035 to a romance scam. Should banks and dating apps be forced to refund victims like her? The Albanese government says Australia will have the ‘world’s toughest anti-scam laws’, but consumer advocates fear they’re lacking The Guardian - AU · Jun 21
Rinehart buys ‘significant’ stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 14
Wider watchdog inquiry launched into consulting firm The head of ASIC has confirmed a broader investigation is under way into Big Four consulting firm KPMG following allegations from whistleblowers. AAP · Jun 5
AAP · Jun 4 Poll surge for populists trigger for PM's tax backflip Australians believing the economy wasn't working for them forced the federal government to change its stance and implement controversial tax reforms.
AAP · May 28 Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation Up to $3000 will be reimbursed to Australians who lose money through simple scam operations in order to lower the cost of investigations.
AAP · May 3 Budget to address 'immediate needs' of households: PM The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28 Tech giants face new levy to pay for Australian news as Meta calls position ‘simply wrong’ Google also rejects need for reform after Albanese government reveals draft news bargaining incentive scheme
AAP · Mar 16 Past disruptions show Australian workers can weather AI A federal government minister says Australia could see the creation of lots of jobs involving empathy and human connectedness as AI adoption increases.
AAP · Dec 10, 2025 Super giants tapped to compensate for self-managed duds The federal government will force retail and industry super funds to help compensate people who lose their retirement nest eggs to failed private schemes.
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 Bad genes ban: insurers to be blocked from using data Insurance companies will be banned from taking Australians' genetic tests into account when offering cover, in a push to address gene discrimination.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025 Kyle Sandilands rails against ‘pearl-clutchers’ and ‘activist haters’ as regulator reins in radio duo’s antics Hosts also haunted by mushroom trial comments in dramatic week for Kyle and Jackie O Show. Plus: News Corp reignites fight with ABC
AAP · Nov 13, 2025 Tech companies pushed to pay for Australian news Social media and search engines must pay for local news or face other financial charges in a government bid to fund Australian journalism.
AAP · Oct 31, 2025 Tapped out: cash advocates suss on mandate plan The federal government's planned cash mandate will ensure an ongoing place for hard currency but cash advocates say its a step towards a tap-only society.
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 29, 2025 ATO Issues Warning As New Data Shows Over 7 Million Aussies Have Lost Or Unclaimed Super The ATO said the average amount of unclaimed super per Australian stands at $2590, but this could grow to tens of thousands of dollars.