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Millie Muroi

Millie Muroi

Millie Muroi is the economics writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. She was formerly an economics correspondent based in Canberra’s Press Gallery and the banking writer based in Sydney.

The new fund will hold a range of convenience retail properties, from supermarkets, to pubs and service stations.

The economy might look better, but it’s still coughing

If the Reserve Bank was a doctor, it would probably say the Australian economy is still a bit sick with sluggish movement and a mild fever.

  • Millie Muroi

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Carla Zampatti was among the companies with the biggest gender pay gaps in favour of women.

The female-focused companies with the biggest gender pay gaps – and where the gap is reversed

Some of the largest gender pay gaps in the country are among women’s fast fashion and mid-range apparel retailers.

  • Millie Muroi and Jessica Yun
ACTU secretary Sally McManus says increasing annual leave will help make up for decades of shortfalls in real wage growth.

Unions demand Albanese hand every worker 25 per cent more holidays

An extra week of paid annual leave to compensate for unpaid overtime would be the first increase to the entitlement since the 1970s.

  • Millie Muroi
About one in five employers has a gender pay gap of 5 per cent or less according to the WGEA.

Gender pay gap narrows, but the highest earners still tend to be men

More employers now have a remuneration discrepancy in the target range, meaning a difference of 5 per cent or less between male and female workers.

  • Millie Muroi
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The zombie debate about negative gearing is back. What’s at stake?

Negative gearing is back on the agenda. Labor says it’s just looking at possible policy. The Greens are squeezing the government for big changes. Here’s what it all means.

  • Millie Muroi
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to the media after the release of the inflation data during a press conference in Brisbane, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Chalmers not negative about the prospect of negative gearing

Government sources have confirmed Treasury is examining possible changes to negative gearing which would limit the practice to two properties per investor.

  • Paul Sakkal and Millie Muroi
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Australia has slipped down the ranks of the most economically competitive countries.

Why we should probably pay more tax as we get older

There’s a “winning formula” to making this happen. Here’s why we should.

  • Millie Muroi
CBA chief executive Matt Comyn said roles would shift more rapidly over the next five years.

CBA cuts 300 jobs as it prepares workers for an AI-driven ‘shift’

Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn said the bank aimed to provide pathways for people to move into “higher value” roles as AI increasingly reshapes the workplace.

  • Millie Muroi
Train driver Eric Jordan performed the Nazi salute on two occasions at Mittagong Rail Station.

Train driver dismissed for performing Nazi salute at passing trains

A NSW train driver who claimed he was making “friendly and helpful” gestures has failed to have his dismissal overturned.

  • Millie Muroi
AI is making it easier for workers disgruntled at their treatment from employers.

How AI is helping workers take on their bosses in workplace disputes

An explosion in disputes brought before the workplace watchdog is being blamed on artificial intelligence.

  • Millie Muroi