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Labour market holds steady — but pressure is building beneath the surface
Australia’s labour market has held its ground, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirming the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 per cent in March — unchanged from February and still within what economists consider a “tight” range. At face value, the numbers suggest resilience. Employment rose modestly over the month, with gains concentrated in full-time roles, reinforcing the narrative…
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Historic shake-up at the top of the ADF as Australia confronts a more uncertain world
Australia’s defence leadership is undergoing a significant and historic transition, with a new generation of military chiefs stepping into command at a time of rising global instability and strategic pressure. In an announcement from Canberra, the Prime Minister confirmed sweeping changes across the Australian Defence Force (ADF), including the appointment of Vice Admiral Mark Hammond…
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Matt Canavan at the Press Club: A Confident Pitch for Australia’s Future
At the National Press Club of Australia this week, Matt Canavan delivered his first major address as Leader of The Nationals — a speech that combined conviction, clarity, and a clear intent to reshape the national conversation. Speaking to a packed room of policymakers, media, and stakeholders, Canavan struck an optimistic tone, framing Australia as a nation with enormous untapped potential…
