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It's time to stop pretending we are winning on innovation
Opinion
Innovation

It's time to stop pretending we are winning on innovation

Backing people to achieve their potential and investing in the future is the only way to resolve problems and seize opportunity.

  • by Harold Mitchell

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Prices could double: Trump's oil gamble comes at just the wrong time
Opinion
Trade

Prices could double: Trump's oil gamble comes at just the wrong time

The US president's hardline approach could see oil prices jump to around $US150 a barrel, sparking a global recession.

  • by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Budget 2018: 'Free kick' for importers sparks manufacturer warning
Federal budget

Budget 2018: 'Free kick' for importers sparks manufacturer warning

Some of Australia's largest companies are warning investment could now head overseas.

  • by Nassim Khadem & Nick Toscano
Trump's scrapping of Iran deal will send petrol prices higher
Energy

Trump's scrapping of Iran deal will send petrol prices higher

The US decision to reinstate "the highest level" of sanctions on Iran's oil could send fuel prices to new highs, costing Aussie consumers.

  • by Cole Latimer
Budget 2018: Turnbull government pushes Labor to support full income tax cut package
Federal budget

Budget 2018: Turnbull government pushes Labor to support full income tax cut package

Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison begin the sales job for their last budget before the next election.

  • by Fergus Hunter
Budget 2018: A victimless budget that will require patience and trust from voters
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Federal budget

Budget 2018: A victimless budget that will require patience and trust from voters

The political imperative is clear. Voters are offered sweeteners now because the government may not get another chance.

  • by David Crowe
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Budget 2018: Unis get a research boost but students locked out of budget
Federal budget

Budget 2018: Unis get a research boost but students locked out of budget

A new National Research Infrastructure Investment Plan will inject funds into projects.

  • by Sherryn Groch
Budget 2018: How will today's 10-year-olds fare in the future?
Federal budget

Budget 2018: How will today's 10-year-olds fare in the future?

In his budget speech delivered to Parliament last night, Scott Morrison declared the government was "living within its means" and that Australians "can plan for their future with confidence".

  • by Matt Wade
Budget 2018: Health focus shifts towards older Australians
Federal budget

Budget 2018: Health focus shifts towards older Australians

The Turnbull government will divert billions of dollars towards a health cash splash targeting eldery Australians.

  • by Nicole Hasham
Powershop chief calls for split in NEG policy and emissions
Energy

Powershop chief calls for split in NEG policy and emissions

Powershop has backed the government’s energy reform but believes halting its progression over emissions could slow the energy industry’s transition to more renewable energy.

  • by Cole Latimer
Budget 2018: How will Scott Morrison's budget be viewed in the future?
Federal budget

Budget 2018: How will Scott Morrison's budget be viewed in the future?

They didn't watch Scott Morison's speech and they won't be voting. They are not interested in the political cycle.

  • by Matt Wade