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A commissioner appointed to oversee the Productivity Commission's GST distribution review is on record with her concerns over the “inequalities” created by the current tax arrangement.

The public sector may be outperforming private organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, but new data shows women in public service earn around $8,200 less than men each year.

Cowan MP Anne Aly has been promoted to the cabinet, picking up two ministerial portfolios in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's cabinet reshuffle.

An official definition of what constitutes an ‘Australian business' for government procurement purposes has been introduced for the first time by the federal government.

The federal government has introduced legislation to pay superannuation on Government-funded paid parental leave.

In a bid to increase transparency and equality, the gender pay gaps at some of Australia's largest employers have been revealed for the first time.

The reporting date for an inquiry into laws to close labour hire loopholes has been pushed into next year, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.

OncoRes Medical chief executive Katharine Giles has been appointed to the federal government's newly-created National Reconstruction Fund Board.

Large consultancy firms should be broken up to reduce conflicts of interest, the former head of the consumer watchdog has told an inquiry.

Acting Treasurer Katy Gallagher has called on the states and territories to better "phase" their massive infrastructure projects, but stopped short of labelling them inflationary.

The unfolding PwC scandal has given change agents ammunition.

A Senate inquiry will explore the interaction of consultants and government departments at a public hearing, as the PwC tax advice scandal continues.

PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.

The federal government is targeting budget support measures at specific groups as it looks to balance competing priorities.

Companies with 100 or more employees will be required to publish their gender pay gaps as part of the government's effort to improve workplace gender equality.

A new investigation aims to spot hurdles preventing small businesses from competing fairly for the federal government's $80.8 billion annual procurement market.

The opposition has bypassed the state government and today written directly to the prime minister to formally outline its request for a royal commission into The Perth Mint.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher is cautiously optimistic comments from RBA Governor Philip Lowe show interest rate hikes are closer to being paused.

A 12-month cap on the price of gas has begun as part of the federal government's energy relief measures agreed by state and territory leaders.

An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.

The weakening Australian dollar will make imports more expensive but the RBA says its effects will be relatively minor.

As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.

Reforming childcare and higher education policy shape as top priorities for Labor in its first term in government.

The Bank for International Settlements has warned of the risk of stagflation as the global economy faces slower growth and high inflation.

Anthony Albanese has announced his 23-person cabinet with some major responsibilities for Western Australians in the outer ministry.

The new Labor government will hit the ground running following the election as the exact make up of parliament remains unclear.

Scott Morrison wanted a six-week election campaign believing it could expose any of Anthony Albanese's shortfalls. One day was enough.

Scott Morrison is reducing the number of federal government departments and sacking five senior bureaucrats in a major shake-up of the public service.

Updated: State opposition leader Mike Nahan has revealed that his attempts to renounce his US citizenship in 2008 failed due to an ongoing tax dispute with the US government.

WA Labor MP Anne Aly claims that a letter from the Egyptian embassy regarding her citizenship has “put the matter to rest" following concerns surrounding her eligibility for parliament.

Fremantle MP Josh Wilson has triggered a third by-election in Western Australia, after resigning today following a High Court ruling that removed Labor senator Katy Gallagher from parliament.