Oct 16, 2025
Shock unemployment rise defies ‘tight’ jobs market
Australia's jobless rate has soared to 4.5 per cent, the highest level since 2021, defying predictions from economists.
Andrew Brown
Oct 16, 2025
Australia’s big home build target already falling short
Construction is behind schedule by tens of thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of a Federal Government housing goal.
Oct 14, 2025
Blow for borrowers as Reserve Bank curbs rate-cut hopes
Crucial economic data in coming weeks could determine when mortgage holders can expect more interest rate relief, the Reserve Bank board says.
Oct 13, 2025
‘Better targeted’: Labor tinkers on big super accounts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced significant changes to taxes on large super balances, above $3 million, in a bid to raise political support for the reform.
Oct 13, 2025
PM says briefing on super tax plan was nothing unusual
The PM's office is briefed all the time on a range of issues, says Anthony Albanese after a hearing was told of conversations over a plan to tax super balances.
Oct 13, 2025
Reserve Bank to lay out reasons for not cutting rates
Australia's central bank will reveal what went on behind closed doors when it decided to keep the cash rate on hold, while key job figures are due for release.
Aug 26, 2025
Housing bubble warning as deposit scheme fast-tracked
House prices could surge and mortgage defaults rise when a government scheme to help first home buyers begins ahead of schedule, experts warn.
Aug 25, 2025
First home buyers score early access to deposit scheme
A federal program allowing just a five per cent deposit for people to get their first home has been brought forward by three months.
Jul 17, 2025
Surprise jump as unemployment rate rises in June
Australia's jobless rate rose from 4.1 per cent to 4.3 per cent in June, in a surprise outcome driven by a 34,000 increase in the number of unemployed people.
Jun 27, 2025
Household wealth hit as Trump threatens super balances
Australian super balances have fallen for the first quarter since 2022, with funds warning of further risks posed by Donald Trump's "America first" agenda.
