politics
What is stagflation and what can we do about it?
As the Iran war dries up oil and gas supplies, should we prepare for stagflation? Source link
It's February 2020 all over again, but this time one man can end it
Though few Australians recognise it, our economic institutions have an exceptional track record of making good decisions in a crisis, but the uncertainty of Trump’s war is a new type of challenge. Source link
Albanese government's 'no need to panic buy' messaging fails to land
As costs soar, queues form and regional bowsers run dry, the government must ensure its talking points are not detached from the incentives people are actually responding to. Source link
What experts say is likely to happen to Australia's fuel supply from mid-April
The government is responding to fuel shortages due to the war in the Middle East and says Australia has enough supply until mid-April. Here’s what experts say could happen after that. Source link
Labor leaves door open to gas tax as exporters warn of risk to supply
The Greens and One Nation are among those that want gas profits levied, with pressure mounting on Labor to respond to growing calls for reform. Source link
Fuel crisis a major political test for the Albanese government
Scott Morrison’s assertion that the chase to secure vaccines in early 2021 was “not a race” cost him dearly. A similar global contest is already underway, only this time it involves securing energy supplies. Source link
More than 1,600 new gas wells approved for rural Queensland until 2081
A major multinational gas venture has just secured federal approval to ramp up extraction in rural Queensland — locking in operations for the next 55 years. Source link
The ABC is investigating aged care again and we want to hear from you
We’re launching an investigation asking you — staff, insiders, those navigating the aged care system and their supporters — to help the ABC understand if the government’s promise of reform has been delivered. Source link
Albanese, Burke shouted at as anger erupts at Eid prayers at mosque
An event to mark the end of Ramadan was disrupted by a protest against the prime minister and home affairs minister, who were visiting the mosque in Western Sydney. Source link
Live: Power bills forecast to drop amid greater take-up of solar, home batteries
The Australian Energy Regulator’s draft default market offer for the next financial year indicates power prices will drop in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia. Follow live. Source link