Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says a coalition government will make savings to allow households to keep their promised tax cuts.

The full transcript of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s 2013/14 Budget speech.

The federal budget will chart a path back to surplus while delivering extra spending for schools and disability care, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.

The federal government is taking advantage of internal coalition criticism of Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s generous parental leave plan.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has described Opposition Leader Tony Abbott as an “economic simpleton” over his comments on super.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has said there is a lack of appreciation in public debate for Australia’s Western heritage and Christian principles in an address on Thursday night to the 70th anniversary of the libertarian Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) in Melbourne, at which Rupert Murdoch was a guest of honour.

The federal opposition has attempted to censure the government for the first time since November, as debate heats up over media law changes.

Economists expect the biggest monthly rise in employment in 13 years in Australia lessens the chance of another cut in interest rates.

Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor says the skilled migrant visa system should not be the first option for firms to fill jobs.

Get more pounds for your dollar – the Aussie dollar has reached 68 pence, its highest level against Sterling since 1985.

This week’s national accounts showed the economy has been recession-free for 21 continuous years, otherwise unheard of in the current global climate.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The Australian government has announced an intention to tighten controls on the 457 visa scheme for skilled workers, including a requirement for employers to show they are nominating a position where there is a genuine shortage of workers.

Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott should conduct a more informed debate over the 457 visa program for skilled workers, migrant and business groups say.

On the eve of our national holiday, a research firm has released its predictions for what the average Aussie lifestyle will look like in 2025.

Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s company, Hancock Prospecting has posted a massive $1.2 billion profit for fiscal 2011, almost double 2010.

Julia Gillard’s political determination and Australia’s continuing economic strength topped the major news stories of the year.

Australia has introduced a new visa class, the Significant Investor Visa, allowing high net worth individuals to apply for a visa on the basis of investing $5 million in government determined compliant investments.

Australia’s future with China does not lie in mining and businesses focused on cutting costs to compete in Asia do not have a sustainable strategy, Asian Century White Paper leader Dr Ken Henry says.

The big four banks have reaped a collective annual profit of $22.8 billion, the same as winning the Melbourne Cup more than 6,300 times over.