Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed Chris Barrett, an economist with extensive public service and governmental experience, as the new chair of the Productivity Commission.
The federal government is to make it easier for casuals to become permanent employees, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Australians’ national wellbeing report shows a glass half full, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
We see a great deal of the Albanese government, but we don’t know much about what goes on behind the scenes, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Andrew Leigh has launched a swingeing attack on the stranglehold the factional “duopoly” has on the Labor Party, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The Yes/No cases for the Voice referendum pamphlet have been released, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges a greater effort from 'yes' advocates, reports MICHELLE GRATTAN.
The Fadden by-election is Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s immediate hurdle, but party reform is the bigger challenge, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Australia’s first national “wellbeing framework”, to be released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers within weeks, will provide about 50 indicators of how Australians are doing, that will then be tracked over time.
Political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN says the ‘sealed’ chapter of the Robodebt report should be released.
The robodebt royal commissioner makes multiple referrals for prosecution, condemning scheme as ‘crude and cruel’, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Minister Linda Burney fills the Voice’s in-tray, as the government battles to stop slide in the 'yes' vote, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
ICAC shows it has the power to break public figures, but doesn’t escape criticism itself, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
