Economy

The government’s ‘lawfare’ rhetoric is part of a deliberate effort to shift blame for slow wages growth and high unemployment onto environmental groups and others.

As unions attempt to discredit the trade deal with China, Bill Shorten must carefully weigh its post-byelection benefits.

While Treasurer Joe Hockey rails against bracket creep, the eyes of the world are focusing on the faltering Chinese economy.

Rideshare company Uber’s aggressive fight against the taxi industry and the tax office has caught governments off guard.

Leaked negotiations from a key trade deal show radical plans to deregulate services in Australia, including banking and childcare.

Inside the government’s attempts to control the conflicting ‘narratives’ on housing prices – and the plans to address the bubble.

As the US applauds the success of Australian economic policy, former treasurer Wayne Swan is sitting on a commission that may yet become a ginger group for Labor.

From ‘debt and deficit disaster’ to ‘go out and spend’, is the government playing a reckless game with the national economy?

In a budget marked by confusion, the government’s hunt for ‘unfairness’ has made enemies of key constituents.

How tax breaks for investment properties have created a housing affordability crisis while lining the pockets of those least in need.