Libs won't contest WA byelections

The Liberal Party will not contest two upcoming byelections in WA and will cut loose sitting minister Jane Prentice at the next federal election.

Bank share price pain may not be over

A shift to tighter credit conditions will translate to real earnings pressure for bank stocks, meaning the big four are at risk of further price pain.

Opinion

Laura Tingle

The race for votes is just beginning

Beyond the political bluster, five byelections and the next federal election will be fought out against a much more benign economic backdrop than we have seen for some years. And that changes the politics.

Perpetual sees its future in funds management

The appointment of Rob Adams as chief executive of Perpetual sends a strong signal to the market that the board, led by former ASIC chairman Tony D'Aloisio, sees the company's future in the manufacture and distribution of funds management products.

Labor MP Susan Lamb announcing her resignation following the High Court decision on Katy Gallagher's citizenship, at ...

Libs lead in Longman: new poll

The government's hopes of bucking history and winning a seat off Labor has received a boost, although company, income tax cuts remain unpopular.

Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's Prime Minister, smiles during a news conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia's Brexit moment

Malaysia's shock election result has left analysts and foreign governments scrambling to recalibrate how they view the region.

Personal Finance

Take a close look at all the "mini measures" and how they would affect you.

Super tweaks you need to know about

There was relief all round that there were no big changes to superannuation in the federal budget. But this doesn't mean you don't need to take a close look at all the "mini measures" and how they would affect you.

Key budget changes to your super

Don't be lulled into a super snooze - make sure you're up to speed with the changes that started last year, some still in the pipeline.

The ATO will, over the coming year, visit more businesses across the country that operate and advertise as "cash only".

ATO watching cash-only cafes

The ATO is targeting tax agents and considering sophisticated new surveillance tactics in its bid to crackdown on black economy cash transactions, according to tax specialists.