Australian businesses have joined the rest of the country in digesting last night's Federal Budget. Specific budget initiatives include an extension of the $20,000 instant asset write-off, along with energy bill relief - but the sector is still craving more. With evidence today of a moderation in pay rises, as the quarterly wage price index eased to...

Labor senator Fatima Payman has accused Israel of commiting genocide in a major break from the Albanese Government's position. In thinly-veiled criticism of the prime minister, she also accused leaders of performative gestures to appease the Palestinian community, while 'defending the oppressors'. Israel rejects claims of genocide, arguing at an ongoing...

A key feature of the 2024 federal budget is the government's Future Made in Australia policy, which commits more than $20 billion into clean energy supply through subsidies and tax incentives. While it's been welcomed by the industry, the Opposition claims it's a gamble with taxpayer dollars.

The third budget from Treasurer Jim Chalmers is marked by big spending, power bill relief and a new vision for a clean energy economy. Now the reviews are coming in, and the complex economic details are being sifted through. SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson breaks it down.

Labor senator Fatima Payman has broken ranks to accuse Israel of conducting a genocide in Gaza, calling for the Prime Minister to sanction the Israeli government. In a thinly-veiled criticism of her party leader, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Senator Payman has criticised Australian leaders for what she calls performative gestures.

Is the government's projected $9.3 billion budget surplus inflationary? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis, S&P Global Ratings Lead Analyst Martin Foo, Economist Saul Eslake and Hebe Chen from IG Markets to find out more in this special in-depth edition of the podcast.