Economy
Turkey toughens up as hundreds detained in ISIL raids
More than 440 people were arrested in coordinated raids across Turkey this weekend in what seems to be a tougher policy......
In France, Marine Le Pen launches her presidential campaign
The far-right candidate, Marine Le Pen, has officially launched her campaign to become France’s next President. Ms Le Pen has......
Calls for reform to close donation loopholes
Today the Australian Electoral Commission published its annual data on political donations for 2015-16. More interesting than what is outlined in the figures, however,......
Opposition leader Bill Shorten lays out Labor’s plan for 2017
The opposition leader, Bill Shorten has outlined the Labor party’s vision for the upcoming year, in his first address to the National......
French Presidential race heats up
Outsider Benoit Hamon has won the the primaries for the “Socialist” centre left party in France. He faced Incumbent Prime Minister......
Cracking down on the cash economy
A move by the Australian Government to crack down on the ‘black economy’ and target welfare fraud is concerning experts,......
MYEFO’s Christmas budget update
The Federal Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) report will be released on 19 December, with budget deficits predicted by......
Australia and its neighbours- PACER plus
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus is a regional trade agreement between Australia and some of its......
Economic cost of domestic violence
The Labor party is pushing for 5-days of domestic violence leave for all Australian employees. Many private sector companies already......
Affordable housing needed for the homeless
The Turnbull government’s pledge of $117 million dollars is not enough, according homelessness experts. Affordable housing is the main issue......