Daniel Ziffer has worked at the intersection of journalism and public debate for more than two decades. From Melbourne he covers business issues for ABC News and is a fill-in Finance presenter on national bulletins. The long-time senior producer of Mornings with Jon Faine on ABC Radio Melbourne, Daniel has worked worked on air and in production at Macquarie Radio, as a freelance foreign correspondent based in New York City, a journalist at The Age and a magazine editor.
With Australia's fertility rate at a new low and concerns about its economic impact on the future, the former treasurer behind the early 2000s baby boom says all options should be on the table to encourage more children.
A deal between the Transport Workers Union and Australia's two largest on-demand delivery platforms looks set to rewrite the meaning of gig economy work, if it is approved by the Fair Work Commission.
The Australian share market posts its worst one-day loss since the fallout from Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement in early April, with more than $59 billion wiped off the value of listed companies.
NAB shares have dropped after reporting a dip in net profit, as the bank's boss flags housing as Australia's biggest challenge. But the big move of the day came from James Hardie, with its stock plunging 13%.
WiseTech Global shares plunge after the firm's Sydney offices are raided. Biotech giant CSL's shares slump as it downgrades guidance and delays a spin-off. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
During the COVID pandemic, the Federal Government's 'coronavirus supplement' doubled most welfare payments, and reduced poverty across the country.
In 2020, Australia massively increased welfare payments and conducted a live experiment in ending poverty, but when the subsidy was removed, many were thrown back into hardship. Leaving aside the moral dimension, would it be cheaper to end poverty than to maintain it?
The ASX200 closed on a fresh record high after the US–Australia investment deal saw materials stocks surge. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
In-receivership hospital group Healthscope is taking radical steps to stay alive, converting to a charity and proposing to take up to 90 per cent of a benefit intended to reduce workers' taxable income.
We get detailed measurements of population, participation and productivity. Advocates want to add a fourth "p" — poverty — so we can understand our economy.
Artificial intelligence is being seen by some as a catalyst for the biggest economic transformation since the industrial revolution.
COVID showed just how "fragile" our economic security is. As artificial intelligence potentially takes jobs from humans, a universal basic income might be a solution.
The ASX gained ground on Tuesday, while markets now have greater certainty about the make-up of the US Federal Reserve board for this week's key rates meeting. Look back on the day's events and insights on the ABC News live markets blog.
ANZ's share price loses ground after announcing mass sackings, ASX slips. Catch up on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
Australian shares are following global markets higher as traders become more convinced the US Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates this month.
Australia Post produced a "modest" profit of $18m in the last financial year, as its profitable parcels business faces intensifying competition from private shipping companies, and its loss-making letters business continues to decline.
Biotech giant CSL saw its share price tank on Tuesday, which dragged the ASX down. Look back on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News markets blog.
It may seem counter-intuitive given the challenges Australian ski resorts have faced in recent years, but the industry is making substantial investments in the future.
Despite two poor seasons, climate-change worries and growing competition from Japan and New Zealand, Australian alpine businesses are making substantial investments that signal a firm belief in the future of our winter wonderlands.
A six year dispute sees the ATO accusing one of Australia's best-known brands of ripping off the taxpayer.
The local share market closed more than 1.2 per cent higher, with all sectors gaining ground, following a strong rally on Wall Street overnight. Look back on the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News markets blog.
The ATO challenges research and development tax offset claims made by prominent poultry producer Ingham's, with tens of millions of dollars involved.
The ASX closes slightly higher as traders evaluate the US-EU trade deal, and despite a new threat by US President Donald Trump to implement a 15-20 per cent "baseline" tariff. Catch up on the day's events with ABC News live markets blog.
The solution to Australia's productivity problem could be more investment in research and development, and a new tax on big business might be one way to achieve that.
Financial stocks dragged on the local share market, which lost 1 per cent on Monday. It was the biggest fall for the benchmark index since April. Meanwhile, China kept rates on hold.