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Analysis
Interest rates
‘Uncertain’ times: Why the RBA’s interest rate decisions are getting harder
The RBA has found itself in uncertain times, as it tries to bring inflation down without driving the country into a recession.
- by Shane Wright
‘Rude, inappropriate’: Albanese toughens language on Cheng Lei incident as Chinese premier departs
The PM insisted his government has improved relations with China without giving ground on core values.
- by Matthew Knott and Olivia Ireland
Reserve Bank holds interest rates as economic path gets ‘narrower’
Home buyers have been given another reprieve by the Reserve Bank, but governor Michele Bullock warns the path to a soft economic landing is narrowing.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Analysis
China relations
Chinese officials were rude and belligerent. Why did that take Albanese so long to say?
After a night to workshop his response, Albanese seemed to generously imply the embassy officials who tried to block Cheng Lei were little more than bumbling buffoons.
- by Matthew Knott
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Coal companies rebuke Dutton as Coalition pushes on with nuclear plans
The opposition leader will announce the sites of proposed nuclear plants on Wednesday even as power companies warn against the economic impact of ditching the 2030 climate target.
- by Nick Toscano, Mike Foley, James Massola and Paul Sakkal
Labor senator Payman breaks ranks again on Palestine
Labor’s WA senator Fatima Payman has demanded the Albanese government recognise Palestine.
- by James Massola
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Political leadership
Most voters back Labor’s 2030 climate target – but only just
Voters remain mostly in favour of a 2030 climate change target, with 52 per cent saying the government should stick to the current goal or make even deeper cuts to emissions.
- by David Crowe