Treasurer wants over-65s to keep working

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is concerned Australia’s ageing population is an “economic time bomb” for the national economy.

New rules for public-owned asset sales

All future sales of state-owned assets such as airports, ports, electricity networks and public transport will be subject to foreign investment rules.

Treasurer Scott Morrison (left) and Finance Minister Mathias Cormann. AAP Image/Aaron Bunch

Hints surface of a May 10 budget date

There are signs the Turnbull government may be sticking to the scheduled budget day of May 10.

Morrison blocks sale of 'Cattle King' Kidman & Co

The sale of Australia’s largest private livestock landholder Kidman & Co has been blocked by Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison.