How billionaire Clive Palmer burned $60 million on a party that won nothing
The mining magnate’s Trumpet of Patriots failed to win a single seat in the 2025 federal election, despite a record-breaking ad blitz and a maligned nationwide SMS campaign.
Samuel Hussey
Samuel Hussey is the Head of News & Life at Forbes Australia.
Federal election 2025: Victory for Labor and Albanese as Dutton concedes defeat
Australians head to the polls this Saturday to decide who will lead the country for the next three years. Here’s everything you need to know – from how to cast your vote to what to expect on election day.
Federal Election 2025: Anthony Albanese sets the date for May 3
Australians will head to the polls in five weeks, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially calling the 2025 federal election
Who are the winners and losers from this year’s federal budget?
From tax cuts to tobacco revenue, here’s who came out ahead – and who didn’t in – in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ pre-election federal budget pitch.
A founder, an investor, a CEO: 3 fast takes on this year’s federal budget
With a looming federal election and a decade of deficits forecast, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has framed this year’s budget as a “platform for prosperity” – balancing modest cost-of-living relief with broader ambitions to build economic resilience.
Trump rules out tariff exemption for Australia
Australia will not receive an exemption from the latest round of US tariffs on steel and aluminium, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed
‘Here to stay’: Adelaide locks in LIV Golf through 2031
The breakaway golf league isn’t going anywhere, with the South Australian government striking a new deal with LIV Golf, securing its only Australian stop through 2031.
China hits back at Australia’s DeepSeek ban on government devices
China has hit back at Australia’s decision to ban DeepSeek from government devices, calling it a politicised move against Chinese technology
News Corp sells Foxtel in landmark $3.4 billion deal
Foxtel has been sold to DAZN in a $3.4 billion deal that will see the global sports streaming giant take control of the Australian pay-TV service and its streaming platforms, Kayo and Binge.
Apple Intelligence arrives in Australia. Here’s what you need to know
Apple Intelligence, the tech giant’s advanced AI suite set to upgrade your iPhone and Mac, has officially launched in Australia and New Zealand.