Spending on the $52 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme and other social programs hampers the RBA’s efforts to tame inflation, business leaders warn.

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Australia’s economy grew at its fastest annual rate in almost three years in the December quarter, rising 2.6%, although this ...

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WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in November and October, likely keeping the economy on track for a third straight quarter of strong growth. Consumer spending, which accounts for ...

Keeping inflation low and around target is important in terms of maximising living standards in Australia. We are optimistic that much of the recent rise in inflation will prove temporary. But some ...

Growth in government spending has risen more than expected just as warnings are raised that the economy is breaching its capacity with “limited room” for a recovering private sector to grow further ...