Australian Industry Group wants immediate exit from Victoria's lockdown, saying it is causing economic, mental and health damage.
Colin Brinsden
Victoria's extended 14-day lockdown will be a test for a series of confidence gauges for consumers and business this week.
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the G7's plan to make multinationals pay a 15 percent tax rate is a good move.
Financial regulators say they are comfortable that lending standards at this stage not being relaxed in a heated housing market.
The extended Covid-19 lockdown in Victoria has clouded Australia's economic outlook.
Reserve Bank is comfortable that lending standings have not dropped in the latest housing boom but remains to watch developments.
The March quarter national accounts are expected to show the economy grew by two percent, building on recovery from recession.
Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan explains how a new ID system will help track down illegal activity among dodgy directors.
Home prices rose 2.2 percent across the nation in May with gains of more than one percent recorded in all capital cities.