21 h. ago Trump rules out US troops on the ground in any Ukraine peace deal

The US president offered US Air Force support but assured American voters he would not put “boots on the ground” in Ukraine, as European leaders met for urgent talks.

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23 h. ago I’ve changed my mind about red tape, but cutting it won’t solve everything

Streamlining regulation won’t be easily or quickly achieved, certainly not in a three-day roundtable.

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33 h. ago Push to recognise overseas qualifications before unions and business clash on tax

There was strong enthusiasm on day one of Jim Chalmers’ summit for recognising foreign workers’ qualification – but some had reservations.

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34 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Economic roundtable begins; Zelensky to meet Putin after Trump talks; Tasmanian government survives no

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34 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Economic roundtable begins; Zelensky to meet Putin after Trump talks; Tasmanian government survives no

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35 h. ago No phones, no handlers, no nice snacks: day one in Chalmers’ VIP lock

Meetings in federal parliament are normally like a buffet of sweet and savoury. But the catering staff are clearly taking to heart the issues central to Anthony Albanese’s economic roundtable.

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36 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Economic roundtable begins, Chalmers seeking action; Zelensky to meet Putin after Trump talks; Sydney train delays continue

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36 h. ago Unions wary of roundtable push to recognise overseas qualifications

There was strong enthusiasm on day one of Jim Chalmers’ summit for recognising foreign workers’ qualification – but union boss Sally McManus has reservations.

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36 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Economic roundtable begins, Chalmers seeking action; Zelensky to meet Putin after Trump talks; Phone numbers taken in iiNet breach

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37 h. ago ClearVue deals solar facades into Middle East construction market

ClearVue Technologies has signed a non-exclusive 5-year deal with a Dubai glass manufacturer, offering scalable production of its solar facade tech in the Middle East.

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37 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Economic roundtable begins, Chalmers seeking action; Zelensky to meet Putin after Trump talks

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40 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel retaliates after Burke rejects right

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45 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Trump to call Putin after meeting Zelensky at White House; Hamas accepts Arab

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46 h. ago What we know so far about plans to make Australia richer, happier and more productive

Three days, 900 submissions, and a few dozen attendees. Here’s what we can expect from the economic reform roundtable this week.

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58 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers; European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on August 18.

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65 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers; European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting

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69 h. ago Australia news LIVE: European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting; Productivity boss calls for war on bureaucracy

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2 d. ago Government must make clear roundtable is only the first step

If the treasurer is focused on convincing us it has been a success, that will be a pretty good sign that they’re wrong.

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3 d. ago Australia needs to cough up its ‘regulatory hairballs’, declares PC boss

For the next three days, leaders will look at ways to lift living standards. The Productivity Commission says they should start with one area of reform.

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3 d. ago Roundtable ignores the most urgent leak in our productivity pipeline

We will never be globally competitive unless we address one of our biggest problems: the brain drain.

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