Monash IVF Tells ASX Embryo Mix-Up Was Isolated, Calls Market Drop Surprising
The mistake, which occurred in 2023, only came to light in February 2024 when the biological parents of the child requested to transfer their remaining frozen embryos to another provider, triggering an internal review. Earlier this month, Monash IVF's share price dropped sharply -- from AU$1.08 to a low of 69 cents -- after news of the error became public.
Employee Disengagement In Australia Leads To AU$223 Billion Loss, With 42% Actively Job-Hunting: Poll
Claire DeCarteret, Gallup's Managing Director, said that while many companies touted perks such as ping pong tables and yoga mats, they wee missing the mark on what employees really needed -- recognition and meaningful engagement.
Pre-Election 'Spendathon' By Labor And Coalition Risks Deepening Australia's Debt, Economist Warns
AMP chief economist Shane Oliver criticised both Labor and the Coalition for offering big-ticket items such as tax cuts, fuel subsidies, and housing initiatives that, he argued, provided little lasting benefit for Australians. "They are mostly just band aid solutions."
Promotions Tied To Office Attendance? Return-To-Work Push Splits Australian Workforce
As businesses push for a return to pre-pandemic norms, some leaders are using promotion prospects as a softer incentive to encourage in-office attendance.
HESTA Super Freeze To Affect Over 1 Million Australians Until June
HESTA is transferring its member account services to a new platform managed by GROW Inc., prompting what it describes as a necessary suspension of services.
Trump's Research Cuts Spark Brain Gain: Australia Courts Disillusioned Academics From US
According to the Australian Academy of Science president, professor Chennupati Jagadish AC, Australia must act quickly to capitalize on what he called an "urgent and unparalleled opportunity" to attract the smartest minds leaving the United States."
Australian Politicians Received AU$245,000 In Match Tickets Amid Gambling Ad Ban Debate: Report
Between June 28, 2023 -- the day the inquiry released its report -- and March 28, 2025, when parliament was dissolved, lawmakers from both major parties accepted 312 complimentary tickets to sporting events.
Australia On Alert As Russia Seeks Military Base Deal With Indonesia
"We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region – our position is we stand with Ukraine," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. "We regard Vladimir Putin as an authoritarian leader who has broken international law, who's attacking the sovereignty of the nation of Ukraine."
Greens Propose AU$30 Million Plan To Boost Supermarket Competition In Tasmania
"Coles and Woolworths have had it too good for too long and Tasmanians are paying the price," Tasmanian Greens Senator Nick McKim said. "A lack of competition means shoppers here are paying at least AU$15 more on a basket of essential groceries compared to Aldi, which adds up to hundreds of dollars a year."
Australian Government Spent AU$2.7M On X Ads In First Year Of Musk's Takeover: Report
Despite initial concerns about the potential damage to brand reputation under Musk's leadership, which led to a temporary pause in ad campaigns, the government resumed its spending.
Darwin Port Lease: Beijing Warns Of Political Fallout As Australia Pledges To End Chinese Ownership
Two previous reviews -- one commissioned when Peter Dutton served as Coalition defense minister, and the other conducted by the Albanese government in 2023 -- concluded there were no national security grounds to terminate the lease.
Will Trump's Sweeping Global Tariffs Derail Australia's Economy? Chalmers Offers Reassurance
According to the Treasury's modeling, the U.S. tariffs and China's retaliatory measures would lead to a 0.1% drop in Australia's real GDP for the year.
Why Are US Tariffs Targeting Australia's Remote Heard And McDonald Islands?
The U.S. tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands -- part of Australian external territory -- are home to valuable Patagonian toothfish fisheries. The 10% tariff could impact the price and availability of this premium fish, especially in high-end U.S. restaurants.
Albanese Slams US Decision To Impose 10% Tariff On Australian Goods, Rejects Retaliatory Measures
Australia has pledged financial support for affected exporters. A fund offering AU$1 billion in zero-interest loans will be made available, and the government will direct departments to prioritize purchasing Australian-made goods.
Superannuation Boom: Australian Super Funds Expand Overseas Holdings
"There's AU$4.2 trillion of members' money under management in superannuation," Mary Delahunty, chief executive of ASFA, said. "That makes Australia one of the top investors in the world." Within the next five to seven years, Australia is expected to surpass the U.K. and Canada, making it the second-largest pool of capital globally.
Albanese Refuses To Budge On Key Trade Issues Ahead Of US Tariff Announcement
"The idea that we would weaken biosecurity laws is like cutting off your nose to spite your face. In order to defend the exports that total less than 5% of Australia's exports, you undermine our biosecurity system," Albanese told reporters in Adelaide.
Australia's Financial Watchdog Warns Crypto ATM Operators Over Inadequate Anti-Money Laundering Measures
Crypto ATMs, or kiosks, are machines that allow users to buy or sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin using cash or cards, often without requiring the same level of identity verification as traditional financial services.
Apple Maps' Latest Update Recognizes Indigenous Lands Across Australia And New Zealand
Apple Maps will display over 250 dual place names for cities and towns across both countries, along with the land borders of Indigenous protected areas and reserves.
Albanese Calls Opposition 'Delulu With No Solulu' In Gen Z-Inspired Jab As Tax Cuts Pass
As Australia gears up for the next election, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are set to outnumber baby boomers for the first time.
Australia's 2025 Budget: Labor Unveils Tax Cuts, Medicare Relief, And Energy Support
In his fourth budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has also introduced new measures to strengthen economic resilience and competitiveness, recognizing the growing global risks from trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
Australian Opposition's WFH Ban Sparks Heated Debate: Rising Costs, Traffic Chaos, And Gender Disadvantage
According to the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), which represents nearly 2 million workers, one-third of all workers could face negative consequences from a blanket return-to-office policy.
Australia Faces US Trade Backlash As Tech Giants Push Trump For Retaliation
A total of 766 submissions have been made to the Trump administration's review of "unfair trade practices," with U.S. industry groups pushing for more favorable trade rules from President Donald Trump.
Major Australian Universities Hit By US Funding Cuts Amid Trump's 'America First' Policy Shift
The suspension of research grants affects six universities -- Monash University, ANU, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and University of Western Australia.
US Pharma Lobby Targets Australia's AU$18B PBS, Urges Trump To Impose Punitive Tariffs
On March 11, a formal complaint was submitted to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, urging the Trump administration to take strong action against Australia's "damaging pricing policies."
Australians Now Need At Least AU$130K To Afford A Typical Rental Unit: Report
Even high earners are seeing housing costs eat up more than 30% of their income, particularly in major cities and many regional areas.
Australia's AU$5 Note Redesign: Honoring First Nations' Connection To The Land
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) revealed that the redesign will focus on replacing the Queen's portrait with an image that reflects Australia's history and growth, especially the strong bond First Nations peoples have with the land.
Albanese Government To Require Employers Make Superannuation Payments On Payday
The change is expected to benefit nearly nine million Australians, adding an estimated AU$7,700 to their retirement savings.
Electricity Bill Hike By AU$200 From July 1: What It Means For Your Wallet
AER chair, Clare Savage, acknowledged that it is still a challenging time for energy consumers, particularly for those affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
ASIC Sues AustralianSuper Over Delays In Processing Nearly 7,000 Claims
The regulator stated that from July 1, 2019, to Oct. 18, 2024, the fund took between four months and four years to assess these claims. In 254 cases, AustralianSuper took between 15 and 213 days just to provide the claim form.
ASX Loses AU$26 Billion On US Recession Fears Over Trump's Trade Policies
The drop came after a US stock market's sell-off on Wall Street the previous day, as investors questioned the potential economic impact of Trump's trade decisions.
