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Funding boost for policing finance sector, in budget that warns of economic softening

Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the 2019 budget on April 2.LUKAS COCH/AAP

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Funding boost for policing finance sector, in budget that warns of economic softening

As tonnes of illegal tobacco sneak in past our borders, we risk missing a threat that could cost us billions

Amid a surge in energy prices, a windfall tax on gas profits could be the best way to protect households

Insolvencies have spiked – would a law change let more businesses trade their way out of trouble?

As global trade rules falter, how can Australia protect itself from economic coercion?

The shout is fading as Aussies hit their spending limits

Fertiliser costs are soaring amid war in the Middle East. Will your grocery bill follow?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Stamp duty is an economic drag. Here's how to move to a better system

Yes, Australia’s big supermarkets have been price gouging. But fixing the problem won’t be easy

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Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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