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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…
Read MoreHistoric 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…
Read MoreShadow Treasurer budget reply speech at the National Press Club
Below is the full text from Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor’s keynote address at the National Press Club today. Intro Let me start by asking a question. Do you feel better off today than you did a year ago? I ask this question of many Australians, and I get a consistent answer. Inflation hurts all Australians.…
Read MoreThe Arts are a Pathway to Excellence
By John McDonnell on Sat, 21-12-2013 18:57 The role of the arts in economic development has been well recognised for more than 20 years. Noted economists like William Baumol and CD Throsby have pointed to its contribution to economic growth. More recently Canadian economist Richard Florida has captured significant attention through his notion of the Creative Class.…
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