Economy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, right, and Labor leader Bill Shorten take part in "The Leaders' Debate'' in Canberra on May 8.
Politics

Five things to know about the Australian election

Polls point to the first change of government since 2013

13 May 2019
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, left, faces off against Labor leader Bill Shorten.
Politics

Labor leads over ruling coalition as Australian election nears

Country may see its first change of government in six years in May 18 poll

12 May 2019
One half of the time Australian prosperity is based on digging things out of the ground and selling them to foreigners at good prices. 
Opinion

Australia's irrelevant election

Short sighted policies have left economy at the mercy of external events

30 April 2019
Labor Party lead by Bill Shorten, left, seems to be offering the young a bit more than the Coalition of Scott Morrison, right.
Opinion

Australia's struggling youth may decide election

Intergenerational conflict marks polls, with young people angry at poor prospects

22 April 2019
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday.
Politics

Australia's Morrison calls for May 18 election

Ruling party trails in polls ahead of first parliamentary contest since 2016

11 April 2019
Tax concessions have not alleviated Australia's housing shortage.
Opinion

Heady election tax pledges can bring on long hangovers

Australian fiscal policymaking highlights danger of politicizing economic decisions

3 April 2019
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government announced active investments in roads, railroads and other infrastructure to improve traffic in urban areas.
Economy

Australian government vows tax relief ahead of general election

Coalition offers help with electricity bills to low- and middle-income earners

2 April 2019
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, left, meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on April 1. The countries have been at odds over the security risk posed by Chinese communications products.
International relations

Xi meets with New Zealand prime minister to court US ally

Beijing aims to drive wedge into Five Eye intelligence pact

2 April 2019
China's shift toward Brazilian soybeans may not be easily undone, even if tariffs on imports of the crop from the U.S. are lowered.
Trade war

Trade war carves new paths for LNG and soybeans

One year on, US exporters see China opportunities lost to Brazil and Australia

1 April 2019
Population growth in cities like Sydney has put a strain on public infrastructure.
Politics

Australia cuts immigrant intake by 15% ahead of election

Government moves to ease congestion in country's biggest cities

20 March 2019
Shearing sheep in New South Wales
Economy

Wool prices on high ground as Australian pastures dry up

Easing trade tension leads to stronger demand in China

14 March 2019
More than 80% of Australian iron ore exports head to China.
Economy

Australian growth sputters on China slowdown

Last quarter's 0.2% expansion fell short of forecast as exports declined

7 March 2019
Australian Trade Minister Simon Birmingham, left, and Indonesian counterpart Enggartiasto Lukita shake hands after signing the economic partnership agreement in Jakarta on March 4.
Economy

Indonesia and Australia finally sign free trade deal

Canberra's plan to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem delayed agreement for months

4 March 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Communist Party delegates attend the 19th National Congress in October 2017.
International relations

Chinese developer swept up in Australia's red scare

Canberra's counterinfluence campaign against Beijing risks alienating key trading partner

4 March 2019
The U.S. and Australia combined make up most of Japan's frozen beef imports.
Economy

TPP-11 exporters gain ground over US in Japan's beef market

Shipments from members jump while Washington presses for bilateral deal

28 February 2019
Shaktikanta Das, after less than two months as RBI governor, switched on the rupee printing press anew.
Opinion

Asian central banks risk overfilling punchbowl

Slowing growth calls for monetary easing, but electoral pressures may push states too far

28 February 2019
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei speaking to journalists in Shenzhen in January.
5G networks

Huawei comes out swinging against critics

Chinese telecom equipment maker changes tack over US-led campaign

24 February 2019
A prominent port in China has banned coal imports from Australia.
International relations

Chinese ports impose indefinite ban on Australian coal

Canberra's ban on Huawei and ZTE seen to be behind move

22 February 2019
The logo of Huawei Technologies is pictured atop the German headquarters of the Chinese telecommunications company in Duesseldorf.
Trade war

Germany follows UK in casting doubt on US Huawei ban

Allies not convinced on security threat as 5G rollout looms

20 February 2019
The housing markets of Australian cities have attracted a raft of overseas investment in recent years, but Chinese purchases of Australian homes dropped 17% in fiscal 2017.
Economy

Sign of chilly ties: China no longer Australia's biggest investor

Concern and scrutiny from both governments slows the flow of Chinese money

19 February 2019
Australia's housing market has been carrying the economy since the mining boom fizzled, but now there are fears that a housing slump could sap growth.
Economy

Housing slump forces Australia to revise down growth forecasts

Central bank sees 3% gain in 2019 as policymakers turn less hawkish

8 February 2019
Australia's banking industry has long failed to act in the best interests of clients.
Opinion

Australia will rue missed chance to cut banks down to size

Commission addressed misconduct but not underlying problems in an over-mighty sector

8 February 2019
An iron mine in the state of Western Australia. Rural economies in Australia have been hit by falling commodity prices.
Politics

Jobs and traffic jams take center stage in Australia election

Ruling camp tries to catch up in polls amid troubling signs in housing

7 February 2019
Huawei is being indicted by the U.S. Justice Department on charges of intellectual property thefts and U.S. sanctions violations.(Photo by Tomoki Mera)
Companies

Huawei warns Australians face higher 5G prices after ban

Company forced to refocus in country after "unreasonable" bar

5 February 2019
Misconduct at Australia's four major banks and other institutions emerged around 2014.
Economy

Australia banks face heavier oversight following scandals

Royal commission lambastes financial industry for taking care of itself before customers

4 February 2019