Australia politics live: parliament returns to Canberra; business council calls for budget spending caps

Federal MPs and senators return after summer break for what could be the last sitting before federal election is calledGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s business industry body has released its pre-election policy recommendations designed to tackle what it describes as the “nation’s most pressing challenges” such as inflation, housing shortages and the energy transition.In a policy document directed at all sides of politics, the Business Council of Australia has called for caps on budget spending to help control inflation, and less red tape and regulation to promote productivity. Continue reading...

Australia politics live: parliament returns to Canberra; business council calls for budget spending caps

Federal MPs and senators return after summer break for what could be the last sitting before federal election is called

Australia’s business industry body has released its pre-election policy recommendations designed to tackle what it describes as the “nation’s most pressing challenges” such as inflation, housing shortages and the energy transition.

In a policy document directed at all sides of politics, the Business Council of Australia has called for caps on budget spending to help control inflation, and less red tape and regulation to promote productivity. Continue reading...