APRA stress tests mutuals

APRA chairman Wayne Byres.

The prudential regulator is stress testing credit unions, building societies and mutuals to see if they can handle a severe downturn.

The wharfie that cried wolf

Patrick's dispute with the MUA is now working to a pace defined by the union and the requirements of its political partners.

Medicare keeps Labor in the game

Labor has reported a boost in support from its Medicare scare campaign and now believes it could snatch between 12 and 14 seats.