Marnie Banger
Revenue growth allows Treasurer to forecast bigger surplus
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg expects the federal government to deliver a budget surplus of $4.1 billion in mid-2020, almost double the $2.2 billion projected in...
Senate inquiry hears bad payday lending still rife
Most Australians who access payday loans are pushed further into financial hardship, a leading financial counselling group says. But an organisation representing...
OECD warns Australia to plan for worst-case housing falls
Australia must be prepared for a hard landing in the housing market that could cause financial instability and hamper economic growth, a...
Julie Bishop more recognised than Scott Morrison: Survey
Scott Morrison may be Prime Minister but more Australians recognise former foreign minister Julie Bishop, a new poll reveals. A survey of more...
Government pledges $2 billion for small business loans
Small and medium-sized businesses may soon be able to borrow money on more competitive terms, under a $2 billion federal government plan...
PM says mental health no excuse for Bourke St attacker
The man behind a deadly attack in central Melbourne was a terrorist and claims he was suffering from mental health issues are...
ACCC tells drivers to search for cheaper petrol
Australians should shop around if they want cheaper petrol, the head of the competition watchdog says. Prime Minister Scott Morrison put the...
Nationals treasurer reportedly sits on $850,000 in drought-proofing subsidies
The Nationals are investigating claims their party’s federal treasurer failed to spend $850,000 in drought-proofing subsidies, which were meant to be used...
Gay kids need protection and they need it now: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confident none of his coalition colleagues will get in the way of changes to ensure no school...
Scott Morrison confident of fast tracking business tax cuts
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confident his government can pass laws next week to bring forward tax cuts for small and medium-sized...