Economy
Disadvantaged students priced out of diplomas
The government is allowing students studying diplomas and advanced diplomas the opportunity to have a Commonwealth supported place from 2016.......
Aboriginal leaders upset over co-payments
Budget night has come and gone and many organisations are left feeling the cuts and extra payments. The introduction of......
Public sector job-losses depressing ACT economy
Prime Minister Abbott’s “cutting the waste” strategy is also cutting into the ACT’s economy. Chief Minister Katy Gallagher joined with......
Students face a tough future
The budget is on every bodies mind with Treasurer Joe Hockey indicating that “it is time, for all of us,......
Budget 2014: the debt crisis that isn’t
Many economists are challenging the very premise Treasurer Joe Hockey has built his first budget around – that Australia has......
What does the budget mean for Australian students?
Will I be able to afford a house? How will it be possible for me to pay my bills? And......
The social cost of an austerity budget
The Federal Budget left few unscathed but there is no doubt the greatest burden will be carried by low income......
Indigenous leaders respond to budget pain
Indigenous affairs were hit hard in last night’s budget, with more than half a billion dollars in cuts. The government......
Defence Housing Australia goes to auction
Defence Housing Australia will be among the first public agencies to be privatised by the Abbott Government. It is likely......
Banks on notice for Divestment Day
Since 2008, the big four banks have loaned almost $20 billion to fossil fuel projects in Australia, and activists are......