ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.
ANALYSIS: Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission releases long-awaited report on ‘Robodebt’ scandal that takes no action and raises questions about the Commission’s effectiveness.
ANALYSIS: If the controversial Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O really are on the rocks, it is a bigger problem for broadcaster ARN and shareholders.
ANALYSIS: Many Kiwi backyards feature a Hills Hoist, invented in Australia but now manufactured in China by a US company. How did we get here?
ANALYSIS: With productivity in the doldrums and public debt rising, some are predicting that 2026 is at good as it gets for the Australian economy.
ANALYSIS: Many Australians believe the gas industry is not paying its fair share of tax. An alternative view is that Australia would be bankrupt without its resources exports.
ANALYSIS: Australia’s Reserve Bank responded to higher inflation with an interest rate rise, but there is an argument that the inflation spike was distorted and the RBA response premature.
ANALYSIS: Australia’s Nine Entertainment sold out of New Zealand for $1 in 2020. Now the company is back, but the strategy is all about digital outdoor advertising and moving from the ‘sofa to the street’.
ANALYSIS: Rallies for Australia Day at the weekend highlighted the polarisation that is giving hope to far-right leader Pauline Hanson, who is capitalising from the implosion of the longstanding centre-right Coalition.
ANALYSIS: Profit forecasts are down but the share price is up at ASX-listed Endeavour group as investors watch what the company will do under Hrdlicka’s leadership.