Karen Andrews says the coronavirus crisis has highlighted the need for the country to be self-sufficient in the manufacture of essential medical equipment.

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Australia’s recent forecast domestic gas shortage did more than just raise concerns of an energy crisis, it also drew attention to a market ripe for takeover.

Next week could be a bruising one for the reputations of Australia's big banks.

Labor has unveiled plans for a new tax cut that allows companies to double their claims for investments.

Where a payment is made for something that is a mixture of business and private use, the tax deduction is limited to the business portion.

Cutting interest rates should help household spending, but people won't go and buy a house, says NAB chief Andrew Thorburn.

With its share price holding resolutely below its rights issue price, the underwriters to Virgin Australia's $852 million raising may be called upon to cover a large slice of the issue.

Brookfield's $4.35bn bid for Healthscope is more an exploratory expedition than a counter-offer.

The sharemarket nudged close to 2017 highs in a week marked by a rebound in mining stocks and an equities-friendly Fed decision.

Australia's industry super funds have launched an unprecedented advertising campaign.

What if you're putting yourself out there as a thought leader advising companies how to build brands on social media, but you tweet a lewd suggestion to a reporter whose story you don't like? Nothing much good, as Ryan Holmes knows.

Argo Investments chairman says Australia couldn't cope with high speed growth seen elsewhere

Telstra’s month has gone from bad to worse with customers threatening to switch to rival providers after a national mobile outage on Monday.

The ALP is facing mounting pressure to commit to introducing tougher laws against wage theft