Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s lockdown, laying out the conditions for an easing of restrictions.  It has triggered a barrage of criticism from the Prime Minister and business groups who fear an economic disaster. 

Also today:
Virgin Australia’s new owners warn of more job cuts
Competitors start jockeying for AMP assets
And Melbourne’s housing market comes to a screeching halt

Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy for her take on the outlook for the nation.  

Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria&rsquo;s lockdown, laying out the conditions for an easing of restrictions.&nbsp; It has triggered a barrage of criticism from the Prime Minister and business groups who fear an economic disaster.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li>Virgin Australia&rsquo;s new owners warn of more job cuts</li>
<li>Competitors start jockeying for AMP assets</li>
<li>And Melbourne&rsquo;s housing market comes to a screeching halt</li>
</ul>
Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy for her take on the outlook for the nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Premier under pressure as Feds & business slam Vic lockdown

Thursday 28 May 2026

Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists.
Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax 
Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries
Westpac fined $26m for not adequately looking after its customers
NASA outlines details of what it’s going to do on the moon

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Thursday 28 May 2026
Lower than expected inflation figures means no interest rate hikes until August at the earliest, according to market economists.
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<li aria-level="1">Banks, miners and tech companies argue against changes to the capital gains tax&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Endeavour Group to offload most of its wineries</li>
<li aria-level="1">Westpac fined $26m for not adequately looking after its customers</li>
<li aria-level="1">NASA outlines details of what it&rsquo;s going to do on the moon</li>
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Low inflation means rates on hold; CGT debate heats up; NASA’s plans for the moon

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One of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in decades is about to begin.

From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — rather than quarterly — under the new payday super rules.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at CPA Australia, about what the changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses, from major adjustments to payroll and cashflow management, and why businesses need to act now to avoid painful compliance problems later.

One of the biggest changes to Australia&rsquo;s superannuation system in decades is about to begin. From July 1, employers will need to pay superannuation at the same time as wages &mdash; rather than quarterly &mdash; under the new payday super rules. Sean Aylmer speaks with Richard Webb, Superannuation Lead at CPA Australia, about what the changes mean for small and medium-sized businesses, from major adjustments to payroll and cashflow management, and why businesses need to act now to avoid painful compliance problems later.

Q+A: Payday super is coming: what every small business needs to know

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