Economic Policies

Leaders praised the summit as a fresh start, but key agreements remain non-binding, and critics warn the UK is edging closer to EU rules without a say.

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has demanded clarity on exemptions, questioning why some MPs will be exempt.

The president drew a sharp contrast with past U.S. administrations, rejecting the interventionist foreign policy approach of both political parties.

One expert cited ‘The Art of War’ to warn that Beijing will seek to slow-walk negotiations to gain an advantage.

‘We’ll be telling people what they will be paying to do business in the United States,’ the president said.

Labor’s wage push comes as public sector pay outpaces private wages for the first time in four years.

Despite announcing the removal of non-tariff countermeasures targeting the U.S., China appears to be keeping its export controls on rare earths in place.

The government’s new emergency services fund will charge homeowners and farmers each year.

In a preview of next week’s budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has revealed the establishment of a $190 million social investment fund.

The Commerce Department warns entities against using Huawei chips that were developed in violation of U.S. export controls.

The tax plan forms a key plank of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

New migration rules aim to cut foreign labour, but experts warn the UK lacks the workforce to fill key gaps.

ABS figures reveal modest real wage growth in early 2025, led by aged care, education and health agreements.

A group of small businesses challenged the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The ’most favored nation' policy aims to have drugmakers respond to incentives and equalize drug prices between the United States and other countries.

The treasurer said there would be no change to taxing unrealised capital gains.

The rules require that all mandatory fees be disclosed upfront, except for taxes and shipping charges.

The tax bill includes Trump’s campaign promises such as no tax on tips and overtime. It also increases the state and local tax deduction cap to $30,000.

Economists have weighed in and say the only upside to the economy is that inflation has moderated.

While the president suggested that exemptions from the 10 percent baseline are possible, he said only countries offering ‘exceptional’ terms may see relief.