Hiltzik: Harris lays out a policy for the middle- and working classes
Up to now, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has been careful about rolling out its policy initiatives, and — at least in political terms — for…
Harris zeroes in on high food prices
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as her campaign previews an economic policy speech Friday in North Carolina, promising…
Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci threatened with six months prison for holding Senate in contempt
The Senate inquiry into supermarket pricing has threatened Woolworths boss Brad Banducci with contempt for failing to answer simple questions.Mr Banducci was warned he could…
New NDIS taskforce to investigate providers overcharging disability participants
In short: Providers suspected of overcharging NDIS participants will face a new consumer watchdog taskforce.As much as a fifth of NDIS spending is being rorted by…
Senate supermarket prices inquiry in Orange hears fruit farmers are giving up as pollies squabble on the side
In short: Farmers and farmer groups are appearing before a Senate Select Committee inquiry into supermarket pricing and market powerIndependent MP Bob Katter and Nationals Senator…
Health insurers accused of charging more for top-level hospital cover than price cap set by federal government
In short: A report from consumer group Choice has found health insurers have been significantly increasing prices for premium hospital cover well above a rate approved…
ACTU’s inquiry into price gouging hears residents paying nearly $100 for a leg of ham in Cape York
An inquiry examining corporate price gouging in Australia has heard from a retired nurse who says she's emptied her savings and dropped her home insurance to survive. Key…
P!nk concert frenzy sparks ‘unreal’ accommodation price gouging in Townsville
Accommodation prices in Townsville have skyrocketed by thousands of dollars a night as fans scramble to find a place to stay for two surprise P!nk…