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Treasury believes if a claw-back mechanism had been included in the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme, the program would not have been as successful.

Australians aged over 60 have been given access to mRNA vaccines in a bid to get about 300,000 hesitant people over the line.

Businesses will no longer receive federal cash injections when vaccination coverage milestones are reached as the government phases out coronavirus support.

Workers and businesses will have lockdown support payments wound back once key vaccination coverage milestones are reached.

A survey of government backbenchers found 12 support the 2050 net-zero emissions target being pushed by the prime minister and his treasurer.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared it is in Australia's interest to back global climate targets as he makes the economic case for a 2050 net zero emissions goal.

Petrol prices have struck their highest level in 20 months, despite cars being used less because of coronavirus lockdowns.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is confident the unemployment rate can stay relatively low, citing the jobs rebound after previous virus lockdowns.

Companies with soaring profits that also received wage subsidies will not be forced to repay JobKeeper despite intensifying scrutiny of the scheme.

Growth in Western Australia's domestic economy was the second lowest nationally in the June quarter, but state final demand was still 12 per cent larger than June quarter 2020.

The treasurer has fired another warning shot at state premiers refusing to rule out harsh coronavirus restrictions when vaccination coverage targets are hit.

Australia's big four banks have been quick to jump on board an expanded federal loan scheme to help steer small businesses through the spate of coronavirus lockdowns.

New figures show the negative impact a series of virus lockdowns have had on both retailing and the construction industry in recent months.

Vaccinated Australians have been armed with more technology to prove their status as a new poll reveals majority support for domestic travel passports.

Labor and unions have renewed demands for JobKeeper to be reinstated but Josh Frydenberg is standing firm, saying current support measures are sufficient.

Australians are facing a renewed push to receive coronavirus vaccinations after new advice strongly recommending AstraZeneca for all adults in Sydney.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg concedes the economy faces a downturn in the September quarter, but is confident it won't extend into the December quarter.

The promise of ongoing federal funding for Western Australia's preschools is clouded by a lack of details, according to an academic in education studies at Edith Cowan University.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says supplies are not yet sufficient to bring large numbers of pharmacies into the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Senior federal ministers say they are open to the idea of a national vaccine lottery to encourage Australians to get the jab.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has rejected claims the Morrison government dragged its feet on involving big business in the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Australia faces a major challenge of an ageing population, made worse by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Josh Frydenberg has warned.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned Australia's slow population growth will be a challenge for future productivity gains.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has denied newly passed superannuation laws will trap millions of Australians in dud products, branding backlash as "scare tactics".

Contentious superannuation laws which the government says will boost savings and cut fees have cleared parliament.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has backed the Fair Work Commission's minimum wage decision, saying it means a real wage rise for two million workers.

Western Australia continues to lead the nation in its economic recovery, according to the latest quarterly national accounts data from the ABS.

A judge has approved a $1.2 billion settlement between robodebt victims and the federal government while blasting the scheme for being a "shameful chapter" in public administration.

More than $60,000 was spent by federal WA MPs on Facebook advertising over the past three months, according to recent financial disclosures published by the social media giant.

Retail sales fell 1.5 per cent in Western Australia in April but merchandise exports continued to boom, hitting a record $205 billion in the previous 12 months.

At least 56,000 people have been left out of work since the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme ended in March.

Unemployment fell slightly to 4.9 per cent in Western Australia, despite 15,000 people losing jobs in April.

Annual wage growth was 1.5 per cent as of March, at least half the rate the Reserve Bank needs to see to return inflation to normality.

The minutes of the Reserve Bank's May board meeting have again highlighted the likelihood of keeping the cash rate at a record low until 2024.

Job advertising as measured by the monthly SEEK employment report has grown by a record amount for a second consecutive month.

A fundamental redesign of aged care is in the works but the higher wages needed to attract thousands of new workers are not in the budget's five-year plan.

Qantas has delayed its planned resumption of international flights until late December after the federal budget revised forecasts for overseas travel.

Scott Morrison is giving himself some wriggle room on getting all Australians COVID-19 vaccinations by the end of this year.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed the government has allocated an additional $17.7 billion over five years to restore trust in the aged care sector.

The federal government will invest $3.4 billion in improving women's safety, economic security and health as part of its first Women's Budget Statement in more than six years.