Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says today's leadership ballot fizzle has resulted in a standoff and not a resolution as trumpeted by Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
The risk of possible tax increases is weighing on business sentiment in the run-up to the May budget, along with a high Australian dollar and difficult circumstances in overseas markets.
Australian businesses are struggling to recruit staff with adequate maths, science, technology and engineering skills, which is stifling productivity and competitiveness, a new industry report says
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Julia Gillard has failed, after the vote fell short of the overall majority required.
Prime minister Julia Gillard and her deputy Wayne Swan will continue in their jobs, after no competing candidates entered the leadership ballot called in Canberra today.
Former state Labor MP Ernie Bridge is suing the state government and companies owned by two of Australia's richest women after being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
Key portfolios including mines and petroleum, energy, training, environment, commerce and small business have new ministers after re-elected premier Colin Barnett announced the appointment of five
The parliamentary career of veteran Greens MP Giz Watson has been brought to an end.Ms Watson failed in her bid for election to the upper house from the South West region.
The twin villains of Australian businesses in recent years - the high dollar and increased household savings - have saved the economy from overheating and spared consumers from outsized price hikes
There will be recounts in two tight West Australian electorates, after the WA Electoral Commission declared Labor winners in both seats but by less than a hundred votes.
Former police minister Rob Johnson has put up his hand for the job of speaker in the new parliament, saying he was previously endorsed for the role by Premier Colin Barnett.
Premier Colin Barnett has reacted angrily to a likely cut in the state's share of GST revenue, describing it as the "flashpoint" in relations with the federal government.
A Reserve Bank of Australia official says the large surge in employment growth in February will not, by itself, have an impact on the interest rate outlook.
Australia has posted its strongest monthly employment growth in 13 years, confounding expectations as the unemployment rate held steady for a third straight month.
The federal government is likely to produce a budget deficit of about $20 billion this financial year on the back of declining company tax revenues, according to new analysis.
