Politics

Some vessels have reportedly been given the green light from Iran to have safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what we know

Australia expects to be buffeted by economic headwinds blowing from the Middle East, putting economic reform at the forefront of budget discussions.

Conflicting signals emerge as the US claims talks with Iran, while tensions across the Gulf remain high.

Australians who enjoy a meal of Italian pasta, French wine and Swiss chocolate will be able to dine for less once a new free trade deal with the European Union comes into effect.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows May’s Federal Budget will have a substantial emphasis on lifting lagging productivity as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor claims Aussies could be $35,000 worse off without a fix.

Military aircraft are continuing to fly over a South Australian weapons range as the Albanese Government refuses to discuss details of secretive missile tests being conducted there with the United States. 

Experts have warned the Iran war-induced fuel crisis will have a ripple effect across key sectors and cause consumers hip-pocket pain on everything from food, flights, construction and online shopping. 

The ADF inflicted the most serious forms of abuse on its soldiers during ‘resistance to interrogation’ training, including sexual assault, water torture and mock executions.

Personal relationships helped get Australia’s huge trade deal with the European Union over the line.

In the 215 days since the Albanese Government promised to reduce housing red tape, almost nothing has been done to lower the huge costs of building homes.

We shouldn’t accept inflation as an inevitable trade-off against fairness or full employment.

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

The world has had its ‘comfort blanket’ ripped away and learned that distance no longer provides safety when economic dependencies can be weaponised, Europe’s president has warned Australian politicians.

Skyrocketing fuel prices and the prospect of more interest rate rises have caused consumer confidence to plunge to a record low.