Economic Relief, Veteran Health to Dominate Parliament

Concerns over the rising cost of living and a slowing economy will be front and centre when federal politicians return to Parliament House for the upcoming sitting fortnight. Figures have shown weak growth for the economy and the government will hope measures on the agenda for new parents and university students will ease hip-pocket concerns. But the coalition is expected to intensify its pressure on the government in parliament from Sep. 9 over visa and migration issues, as well as monetary woes following forecasts from the Reserve Bank a cut in interest rates would not be imminent. Debate is expected to continue in the lower house on measures to pay superannuation on top of government paid-parental leave for new mums and dads....