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Millie Muroi

Millie Muroi

Millie Muroi is the economics writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. She was formerly an economics correspondent based in Canberra’s Press Gallery and the banking writer based in Sydney.

Uber said there was evidence supplied by a rider that the driver was speeding.

Uber appeals against reinstating driver accused of speeding, racist remarks

The ride-share giant has appealed against an order to reinstate a driver with 16 misconduct allegations against him as the government updates deactivation laws.

  • Millie Muroi

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Data centres have supported up to a gigawatt of power purchases since 2020.

We’re spending bucket loads on the thing that could kill us. Here’s why

Business investment is finally driving our economy forward. But what we’re investing in could end humanity as we know it.

  • Millie Muroi
Kmart is taking on IKEA with a new furniture showroom concept.

Why Kmart is opening up a furniture showroom and taking on IKEA

The retail giant behind Kmart is pushing further into the furniture market with its first physical trial store, as it eyes a lucrative market.

  • Millie Muroi
Sigma’s acquisition of Chemist Warehouse last year turned the combined business into a $32 billion ASX giant, and the firm has already begun expanding in the United Kingdom.

Chemist Warehouse owner eyes $14 billion deal for 177-year-old UK giant

The Australian pharmacy giant now has its sights set on the UK pharmacy chain Boots.

  • Millie Muroi, Deirdre Hipwell and Katie Linsell
The Fair Work Commission will determine the increase in the minimum wage next month.

Businesses say higher wages will lead to higher prices. Be suspicious

The 4.75 per cent minimum wage increase is unlikely to flow through to higher prices as much as businesses warn. It might even be the key to keeping them in check.

  • Millie Muroi
The Victorian and NSW governments have sought assurances about the firm’s lucrative work.

NSW and Victorian governments put embattled firm KPMG on notice

The NSW government demanded assurance from KPMG that people under investigation as part of a whistleblower scandal are not working on government contracts, while Victoria said it was reviewing contracts with the firm.

  • Millie Muroi, Colin Kruger, Nigel Gladstone and Kieran Rooney
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The national minimum wage has been raised.

Employers warn of price pressures as one in five workers get 4.75% pay rise

Millions of Australians have been handed a pay rise, and the lowest-paid workers are getting the biggest bump in a move employer groups warn will fuel inflation.

  • Millie Muroi and Brittany Busch
KPMG chief executive Andrew Yates during a parliamentary hearing in 2024.

KPMG CEO resigns as whistleblower scandal erupts

The consulting group has lost its top two executives after confirming another case where confidential customer information was allegedly shared for financial gain.

  • Colin Kruger and Millie Muroi
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has promised to lock income tax brackets to inflation.

There’s a sneaky way taxes are creeping up. But that might be OK

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor might be onto something when it comes to bracket creep. But it’s not as simple as we might think.

  • Millie Muroi
From July, drivers using their cars for business will be able to claim a bigger tax deduction.

Drivers will get bigger tax deductions for car expenses from July

Australians using their cars for business will be able to claim bigger tax deductions for trips made from July 1 this year.

  • Millie Muroi