The Reserve Bank is expected to leave rates on hold next week but there are fears inflation is so high it won’t be able to cut rates even if Australia fell into a recession.
A controversial MP has been left with a hefty legal bill after a years-long legal tussle with a political adversary over a sexually explicit social media post.
The Commonwealth could be exposed to compensation claims for hundreds of foreign-born criminals after another landmark NZYQ decision in the High Court.
Angus Taylor has indicated he’s open to striking preference deals with One Nation as concerns grow inside Liberal ranks that the Opposition Leader could lose his seat at the next election.