Confidence among households with a mortgage has dropped sharply in the past month as expectations build for a hike in the cash rate by the central bank in just a few months' time, with more increases to follow.
The nation's electoral guardians are concerned that disinformation could undermine trust in how governments are elected, and have updated a toolkit designed to protect trust in the ballot.
Australia's Pacific Minister Zed Seselja has flown to Honiara to strengthen Australia's relationship with Solomon Islands after a leaked Chinese request to import arms was made public.
Anthony Albanese has stumbled on his first press conference during day one of campaigning, unable to state the official interest rate and unemployment rate.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit the ground running on the first official day of the election campaign, announcing a multi-million dollar commitment to upgrade local roads.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has started his re-election bid along the NSW South Coast while Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has touched down in Tasmania.
After weeks of uncertainty, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has finally called the federal election for May 21, triggering a traditionally cautious period for both Australians and investors.
In his victory speech after securing a surprise electoral victory in 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison specifically thanked Queensland voters for their unwavering support.
