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Afternoon Update: Chalmers flags energy bill relief as inflation jumps; legal battles over Giuffre estate; and Robert Irwin’s reality TV win

Inflation climbs 3.8% in the year to October with childcare costs and rent among the drivers

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025

Liberals lay out economic pitch to win back voters

Tax cuts and a stronger focus on AI are the centrepiece of the opposition's economic strategy to win back those who deserted them at the last federal election.

AAP · Nov 26, 2025

Reserve Bank could raise interest rates as early as May after inflation climbs to 3.8%

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says government deciding on energy rebate extension in ‘next few weeks’ as cost of living continues to bite

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025

Slash spending and reform taxes, IMF urges Australia

Australia should reintroduce a mining tax and limit spending growth in the NDIS and aged care, according to a leading global financial institution.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

The Coalition says ‘Jimflation’ is wrecking the nation – but would we have accepted the alternative?

Public spending can drive inflation, but from healthcare to education, Australians expect more and better public services – and Labor provided

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025

First stores allegedly selling illegal tobacco shut down in Sydney as officials wield new powers

Health minister Ryan Park promises the two closures are ‘just the beginning’ as NSW tries to stem sharp rise in illicit cigarettes and vapes

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

Chalmers mulls automatic approval for foreign investors

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled more changes to the nation's foreign investment review scheme as he struck down a proposed pharmaceutical takeover.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Former Adelaide MP named new ALP president – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

Treasurer hits back as opposition slaps panic button

The coalition has sought to link a recent rise in inflation and unemployment to the 1970s economic malaise, but analysts say there is no need to panic.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025