Cost of Living

Unions want a 5 percent boost, while industry wants 3.5 percent, while the federal government wants the minimum wage to go up by more than inflation.

‘Ensuring continuity of waste and recycling services is not optional,’ said Gayle Sloan, CEO of the waste disposal peak body.

The new bill would raise maximum penalties for misconduct from $50 million to $100 million and expands enforcement powers for the consumer watchdog.

New amendments will allow truck drivers to apply for emergency orders more quickly to ensure they are paid enough to cover fuel costs.

‘Rising fuel prices have a real impact on all Aussies, particularly those who are making deliveries,’ said DoorDash VP Simon Rossi.

The gas sector paid $21.9 billion in taxes last financial year, but suggestions of a new levy has concerned the industry.

‘How much we can do in May depends on fiscal considerations, international developments and cabinet deliberations,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Now that Tehran has been prevented from developing nuclear weapons, the prime minister expects hostilities to come to an end.

ABS figures show the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in January.

‘The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

One in five are also relying on AI for guidance on where to put their money.

This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.

‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

A NSW emergency roundtable says only 32 service stations are currently affected.

‘We know how incredibly important that is but that’s not something we’ve been asked or we’re contributing to,’ said Transport Minister Catherine King.

The Labor government expects the move to add 100 million litres of petrol per month to the market, with priority for regional areas.

Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.

The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.

The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.

Farming groups have warned that Australia’s food security could be at risk as farmers struggle to obtain supplies from wholesalers.

Unions want a 5 percent boost, while industry wants 3.5 percent, while the federal government wants the minimum wage to go up by more than inflation.

‘Ensuring continuity of waste and recycling services is not optional,’ said Gayle Sloan, CEO of the waste disposal peak body.

The new bill would raise maximum penalties for misconduct from $50 million to $100 million and expands enforcement powers for the consumer watchdog.

New amendments will allow truck drivers to apply for emergency orders more quickly to ensure they are paid enough to cover fuel costs.

‘Rising fuel prices have a real impact on all Aussies, particularly those who are making deliveries,’ said DoorDash VP Simon Rossi.

The gas sector paid $21.9 billion in taxes last financial year, but suggestions of a new levy has concerned the industry.

‘How much we can do in May depends on fiscal considerations, international developments and cabinet deliberations,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Now that Tehran has been prevented from developing nuclear weapons, the prime minister expects hostilities to come to an end.

ABS figures show the unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in January.

‘The Reserve Bank’s forecasts are not forecasting a recession in our economy. Neither are the government’s,’ said Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

One in five are also relying on AI for guidance on where to put their money.

This is the first series of rate increases since December 2024.

‘Panic buying does not help the situation, panic buying very much causes the situation,’ said Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

A NSW emergency roundtable says only 32 service stations are currently affected.

‘We know how incredibly important that is but that’s not something we’ve been asked or we’re contributing to,’ said Transport Minister Catherine King.

The Labor government expects the move to add 100 million litres of petrol per month to the market, with priority for regional areas.

Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.

The largest price gains were recorded in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in the December 2025 quarter.

The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.

Farming groups have warned that Australia’s food security could be at risk as farmers struggle to obtain supplies from wholesalers.