Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high

The first-quarter inflation figure was lower than the 4.2% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Australia’s inflation surge just made an RBA rate rise more likely

The Reserve Bank will make the call next Tuesday. It’s expected to raise rates to crack down on inflation, before it becomes entrenched.

Massive frigate buy from Japan jolts Australian warship program

Hughes explained the aim is to have as few Australianized changes as possible, because that “would delay the delivery of the ship.”
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Getting to the Root of Australia’s ‘Informal Ballot’ Problem

Some voters in Australia’s compulsory voting system purposefully spoil their ballots, but a new assessment suggests that most just don’t understand the complex system and make mistakes.