Ratings agency Moody's has kept the federal government's credit outlook stable at AAA, despite raising concerns thar governments of both stripes had been unable to reduce spending or achieve fiscal consolidation.
Federal Labor has pledged to hold a royal commission into misconduct in the banking and financial services sectors if the government ignores its call for an inquiry.
South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon has renewed his call for an inquiry into the cause of the dramatic recent fall in the iron ore price while in Perth today, as shares in the state's biggest miners continued to fall.
Treasury has cut Australia's potential economic growth forecast, while predicting a return to a budget surplus will take longer than previously forecast.
Australia needs to reduce its corporate tax burden to remain competitive, according to a series of submissions to the federal government's tax reform white paper.
WESTERN Australian property players have given a mixed response to the federal government's willingness to debate whether first home buyers should be allowed to use their superannuation to buy a ho
Labor leader Bill Shorten has named his opposition ministry, with WA MPs Gary Gray and Melissa Parke awarded the resources and assistant health portfolios respectively.
Business News for Western Australia. Friday August 2. Jessica Taylor reports. Mike Nahan praises gas reforms. Federal budget takes $33bn hit. Paladin Energy cancels mine sale.
Federal Labor might regret its decision to axe certain work-related car expenses that are subject to fringe benefits tax, not just because they affect thousands of low-income workers and potentiall
