Opinion
As the Morrison Government plans a reshuffle in the wake of its extraordinary pandemic recession budget, the Opposition walks the tightrope of being seen to support emergency measures while pointing out gaps and trying to sell policy ahead of the 2022 election, writes Michelle Grattan.
News
A federal budget wage subsidy to encourage employers to create jobs for young workers aged up to 35 has prompted concerns from South Australian business and welfare groups that older unemployed will be left out in the cold.
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The pandemic has blown a massive, lasting hole in Australia’s finances – but the numbers could get worse. Peter Martin explains.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has unveiled a horror economic forecast for the June quarter, in the wake of coronavirus restrictions crippling businesses nationwide and throwing hundreds of thousands of workers out of their jobs.
The Morrison government has rejected calls for politicians and public servants to take a pay cut as the country deals with the economic fallout of coronavirus.
Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg is unsure if the government will deliver a budget surplus, as the nation counts the cost of the bushfire crisis.
