Among Liberals there are mixed feelings about the Abbott presidency, with some saying he will bring enormous energy to the job and others worried he will overshadow opposition leader Angus Taylor.
The funding has been renewed for just two years instead of five. This creates uncertainty for program participants and adds to the costs of administration.
NSW Premier Chris Minns unexpectedly appeared to side with the Coalition this week, suggesting some Australians were now working half of the week just to pay their income tax.
As Australia navigates an increasingly uncertain global economy, its future prosperity will be shaped more than ever by the world's three largest economic powers:...