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Deafening silence at flawed process. NACC and the Robodebt investigation.

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michelle Fahy |Michael West

Three months have passed since the National Anti-Corruption Commission promised an “impartial and fair investigation” into Robodebt. Nothing has been heard since, and legal experts question the process. Michelle Fahy and Liz Minter investigate. Anti-corruption experts are alarmed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s apparent plans for one of its deputy commissioners to be involved in the investigation of the six officials referred to it by the Robodebt Royal Commission.
Final seat in federal election decided on just 27 votes

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

Final seat in federal election decided on just 27 votesJune 4, 2025 12:48 | News Independent Nicolette Boele has claimed the last remaining seat of the federal election after winning a closely fought recount for the Sydney electorate of Bradfield. The recount saw the teal independent finish just 27 votes ahead of Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian.
Fall in public spending drives weak economic growth

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

A shaky public spending handover has stalled Australia’s post-COVID-19 recovery, with economic growth slowing to 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. Economists had expected gross domestic product to expand 0.4 per cent, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the December quarter, but weaker-than-expected household consumption, business investment and public spending curtailed the economy’s progress.
Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

An increase to the minimum wage won’t be enough for the nation’s lowest-paid workers to live on, the Australian Council of Trade Unions says. The Fair Work Commission announced its decision to lift the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent on Tuesday, with almost three million low-paid workers set to earn an extra $32 a week. The rise will come into effect from July, with the minimum wage rising to $24.95 an hour, benefiting more than one-fifth of the workforce.
Trump signs order doubling metals tariffs

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

June 4, 2025 10:38 | News The US tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminium will double as President Donald Trump ratchets up a global trade war on the same day he expects trading partners to deliver their “best offer” in bids to avoid punishing import tax rates on other goods from taking effect in early July.
Musk calls Trump spending bill 'disgusting abomination'

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

Elon Musk has plunged into the congressional debate over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, calling the measure a “disgusting abomination” that will increase the country’s federal deficit in social media posts that fiscally hawkish Republicans quickly embraced. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” the billionaire Musk wrote in an X post.
Port of Darwin. A pawn in appeasing the China hawks?

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Marcus Reubenstein |Michael West

The Albanese government appears to have come good on its election promise to eject Chinese-owned company Landbridge from the Port of Darwin. Marcus Reubenstein reports. While Defence Minister Richard Marles met with his US counterpart, Signal aficionado Pete Hegseth, and both warning of Chinese military buildup, the Chinese-owned Port of Darwin is up for sale. Not by its owners, but by the Australian Government.
Last minute data disappointment lowers GDP growth hopes

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

Forecasters have revised down their predictions for Australia’s economic growth, which could show the weakest start to a year in decades, outside of COVID. Partial indicators released in recent days have diminished optimism of the economy’s vitality before the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases national accounts figures on Wednesday. The anticipated economic recovery driven by falling interest rates, moderating inflation and recovering disposable income has not materialised as expected.
China's commerce minister backs closer Australia ties

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has had a “pragmatic and constructive” exchange on deepening bilateral economic and trade relations with Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell in Paris, according to a Chinese commerce ministry statement.
Wage rise won't affect lower interest rate: economists

2 weeks ago | michaelwest.com.au | Michael West

An increase to the minimum wage won’t affect Reserve Bank decisions on whether to cut interest rates, economists say, despite warnings of low productivity. The Fair Work Commission lifted the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent on Tuesday, with almost three million low-paid workers set to earn an extra $32 a week. The changes will come into effect from July, with the minimum wage rising to $24.95 an hour, benefiting more than one-fifth of the workforce.