New research by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) has revealed the devastating consequences of the Australian government’s decision to ...

“Extreme” wealth and poverty have increased simultaneously in Australia over the past year, as they have globally, according to this week’s latest annual inequality report by the Oxfam charity.

SYDNEYSYDNEY — A survey conducted by the Australian Sports Foundation determined that nearly half of the country’s best athletes are earning below the national poverty line threshold with an annual ...

Responding to Minister Julie Bishop and Minister Josh Frydenberg’s announcement of 6 May committing Australia to join the voluntary Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Diane Sheard ...

Advocates say Australia is falling short when it comes to measuring poverty and it is leading to worse outcomes for families doing it tough. They're calling on the government to change the way it ...

Anthony Marinac is a partner in Pacific Maritime Lawyers, a law firm which routinely represents various Australian seafaring industries, occasionally including Australian fishers. He also served ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Australia's Bronte Campbell celebrates after winning gold and also setting a new games record in the women's 100-meter ...