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Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth said the recommendation was crucial for lower paid workers.

Labor pushes real-wage increase for millions of workers despite inflation fears

The federal government has requested the increase in its annual submission to the Fair Work Commission, but does not go as far as the country’s biggest union.

  • Nick Newling

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The report found that online platforms are “major vectors of hate, particularly for those aged under 35”.

Young Australians are despairing. I decided to find out why

Young people don’t have unrealistic expectations of life, but they’re not being helped by government measures which end up causing them harm.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness
Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

‘We will make hard decisions’: Chalmers says expect a tough budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the pace at which the economy can grow without inflation pressures has dropped, with the coming budget to reveal a substantial slowdown.

  • Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
Investors had widely anticipated the RBA’s rate hike, but are uncertain of the central bank’s next moves.

RBA warns recession may be unavoidable after raising rates again

The Reserve Bank has lifted official interest rates a quarter percentage point in a decision that will add about $100 a month to the repayments on a $600,000 mortgage.

  • Shane Wright
Mike Cannon-Brookes is taking the reins as sole CEO next month.

Tsunami of disruption: Why this Aussie tech giant is swinging the axe

The world’s most feared and revered technology, artificial intelligence, has become Atlassian’s nemesis and its enabler.

  • Elizabeth Knight
RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter has revealed higher interest rates would have led to near 200,000 spike in the number of unemployed Australians.

RBA reveals the number of Australians who’d be out of work if it just focused on lowering inflation

Critics have argued inflation would be lower if interest rates had gone higher. The Reserve Bank has an answer to those critics – much higher unemployment.

  • Shane Wright
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RBA governor Michele Bullock has pushed back strongly against suggestions she is gaslighting Australians over the state of the economy.

Don’t accuse me of gaslighting Australians: Bullock to Canavan

The RBA governor is calm and considered when facing politicians. But she drew the line over one accusation from the Nationals senator.

  • Shane Wright
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has conceded that government spending has contributed to the lift in spending across the economy.

Bullock links government spending to rate hike as opposition hits out at Chalmers

The federal Treasurer spent this week claiming government spending was not a factor in the RBA’s decision to lift rates. The bank’s boss says there is a link.

  • Shane Wright
RBA governor Michele Bullock is expected to announce an interest rate rise on Tuesday.

Tomorrow the Reserve Bank decides whether to lift interest rates. Here’s the six factors in play

The Reserve Bank has started its first meeting with expectations it will lift interest rates. Here are the key factors that will determine its decision.

  • Shane Wright
About 80 per cent of workers in two neighbouring inner-city suburbs are employed full-time - much higher than the Brisbane average.

The people in these trendy Brisbane suburbs are working for the privilege

They enjoy an inner-city lifestyle surrounded by cafes, restaurants and expensive fitness clubs. But what does the latest employment data say about them?

  • Marissa Calligeros, Craig Butt and Matt Wade