Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman expressed his anger over the claims of a Republican candidate that the actor rendered his voice for a campaign video of the candidate.
Facebook participates in the 2010 US mid-term election through an application on the social networking website VOTE 2010 ABC TOWN HALL.
Federal treasurer Wayne Swan needs to act now to steer a much needed banking reform in the country in light of the record profits being amassed by major banks and their interest rates that seem to veer away from Australia’s official cash rate.
Australian government authorities can only warn banking institutions to temper their rate increases, thus, banking reforms and new rules are now being considered to be in place to protect the public.
The 25 basis points cash rate hike implemented by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday was avoidable if the Coalition was to be believed but it became inevitable as the federal government remained adamant in reducing its stimulus spending to prop up the economy.
State-owned investment management firm Temasek Holdings Ltd of Singapore downplayed the influence of politics on the controversial merger deal between the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
If a Liberal senator has his way, sharia-style banking should be superseded by the existing financial laws and regulations governing Australia’s banking industry as he vowed for a senate initiative that would arrest the growth of sharia-based loans and financial products being offered in the country.
Microsoft reiterated that it will not be giving political contributions to "527 Groups" as doing so is opposed to the company's political principles.
The federal government needs to fine tune its proposed mineral resource rent tax or even postpone its implementation should it want to improve its stature on state politics, specifically on the mine-rich regions of Queensland and Western Australia.
YouTube released a list of most-viewed videos under News & Politics. All videos in this list of the popular uploading website are "Republican."
Opposition leader Tony Abbott reiterated his commitment to economic reforms as he clarified that such measures must be based on more affordable tax and would generate more jobs and provide the government with more cash to fund disability payments.
Australia's carers have been formally recognised for their contribution to society with the passing of the Carer Recognition Bill 2010 through the Federal Parliament.
The country’s major banks are poised to face a Senate inquiry as the Coalition backed an initiative made by an independent senator calling for an investigation on whether the Australian banking sector is marred by unfair practices being observed by industry players.
Opposition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey is merely adhering on rhetorical populism when called on the federal government to play an active intervention in compelling Australian banks to toe the line on Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy rates.
Three lawmakers joined the snowballing opposition on the controversial $8.4 billion buyout proposal of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by the Singapore Exchange, further establishing hurdles that need to be dealt with by the stock exchange merger.
Peak industry bodies are disappointed with the NSW Government for its changes in the Solar Bonus Scheme.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard met with BHP chief executive Mr. Marius Kloppers on Wednesday in an effort to save the agreement signed with the mining industry now on the brink of collapse.
The Australian banking industry is again facing tough calls from policy-maker led by opposition's Mr. Joe Hockey.
A sluggish day for the Aussie dollar and commodities is seen as the US dollar appreciated with the better-than-expected results of consumer confidence survey and home sales picking up at this time in the United States.
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is upbeat that economic indicators were pointing to encouraging developments as he expressed joy that inflation figures were moderating while dynamics in the shares market remain exciting, with the prospect of a likely merger between the Australian Securities Exchange and the Singapore Exchange almost a creeping reality.
Opposition leader Tony Abbot finally voiced out his support on the nine-point plan laid out by his treasury spokesman Joe Hockey that seeks to restore and strengthen competition in the country’s banking sector.
Australia is likely to raise its economic growth targets on the back of higher employment numbers during its mid-year budget assessment in December.
The New South Wales state government said on Wednesday that a moratorium on new mining and coal seam gas projects in the region is out of the question, stressing that the move would cost too much on job prospects for NSW residents.
A mixed performance of global stocks is seen to create a bearish mood in the Australian stock markets today.
A new survey released by the National Australia Bank (NAB) revealed that business confidence had returned to pre- global financial crisis levels.
The New South Wales Farmers’ Association wants the state authorities to implement moratorium on the coal seam gas industry across the region in light of the environmental risks pose by such activities.
M2 motorway widening in Sydney's north-west is set to begin this year with the cost shouldered by the motorway's toll.
New buyout fund-raising has stalled at 2009 levels as anxiety over the country's tax regime keep investors at bay, according to data released by the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) on Tuesday.
Economic reform is the key for Australia’s long term prosperity and according to Prime Minister Julia Gillard, this agenda should be the driving force of any government leading the country.
The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) remains concerned with the direction of the Coalition's proposals on bank regulation, although it said the industry welcomes clarification of the Shadow Treasurer's comments.
