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Bullock brings steady hand to debut as RBA governor

Economic uncertainty persists but the RBA believes inflation will continue on a downward trend.

03 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

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30 September 2023 • By Christine Chen

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29 September 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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KPMG caught using secret ‘power maps’ to secure Canberra contracts

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Pension work bonus increase an ‘encouraging step’

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28 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Inflation rebounds on high petrol, energy prices

UPDATED: An increase in August reflects rapid rises in volatile items, the ABS says.

28 September 2023 • By Philip King

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Shoppers OK with theft as cost of living bites

Over one-quarter of consumers surveyed said it was “a little” to “completely” justifiable to steal from retailers.

26 September 2023 • By Christine Chen

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Sweeping reforms to streamline access to finance

The Attorney-General has announced a raft of proposed reforms aimed at reducing compliance costs and improving access...

26 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee