ANALYSIS: The recently returned Albanese Government has just approved a 40-year extension to a huge gas project. Most of that gas will be exported, but it has great domestic significance.
ANALYSIS: While there are similarities between the challenges facing the New Zealand and Australian economies, the responses of the respective governments showed their different ideologies.
ANALYSIS: ANZ’s new chief executive is in New Zealand this week. Instead of being persuaded to sell the business, he'll probably be pleasantly surprised by what he finds.
ANALYSIS: Former A2 Milk and Virgin chief takes role at hospitality group Endeavour in January 2026. She faces significant downside risk.
ANALYSIS: The magnitude of Saturday’s election win gives Labor at least another two terms in government. The consequences could be far-reaching.
ANALYSIS: Australia has had some success in cracking down on patsy directors linked to criminal corporate activity.
ANALYSIS: As China chokes the global supply chain of critical minerals, some small Australian companies could be the beneficiaries.
ANALYSIS: Trailing in the polls, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has announced a radical plan for homebuyers to claim tax deductions on mortgage interest.
ANALYSIS: Australians are working longer hours but the standard of living is falling and productivity is in the doldrums. There are no easy solutions to the productivity dilemma.
ANALYSIS: Australia has done a lot of complaining in the past 20 years about its supermarket duopoly but has taken little action. Meanwhile, the duopoly has become more entrenched.