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Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights The latest Newspoll has the Coalition in front of Labor 51-49 on a two-party preferred basis, while PM Scott Morrison’s personal approval rating has…
Focus on: National Federation Reform
Last month PM Scott Morrison secured the support of state and territory leaders to overhaul intergovernmental relations with the formation of the new National Federation…
Focus on: economic recovery
As the number of active coronavirus cases in Australia continues to decline, and states and territories progressively ease social distancing restrictions, focus is shifting to…
Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights This week marked the one-year anniversary since the Morrison Government’s election victory. Prime Minister Scott Morrison penned an op-ed in The Daily Telegraph, calling…
Focus on: Commercial real estate
8 May 2020 There has been significant media attention on the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on retailers and shopping centre landlords, but there will likely…
Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights National Cabinet is meeting this morning and is expected to discuss a timetable for the easing of restrictions. Australia’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases…
Focus on: Foreign investment
Focus on: Foreign Investment 1 May 2020 Significant proposed foreign investment in Australia has long been subject to assessment to decide if it is contrary…
Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver a ministerial statement on the economic impact of coronavirus when Federal Parliament sits from 12-14 May. Australia’s number of…
Focus on: Freight and passenger transport
As outlined below, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the movement of goods and people in Australia. We explore some possible longer-term…
Weekly Wrap Up
Highlights Australia’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 6650. The National Cabinet is meeting today to discuss the latest coronavirus modelling and review current social…