Sep 18, 2026
Nothing Trump-like about new immigration policy
Minister says 'this is not the sort of operation that some people have seen on TV happening in other countries'.
Sep 17, 2026
Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever
Australia has broken into the top 10 gender-equal nations for the first time, but is slipping on some measures, a global report has found.
Sep 17, 2026
Businesses scramble for staff as migration cuts loom
Hospitality employers say the government is cutting the sector off at the knees with a migration slowdown just as the peak holiday season approaches.
Sep 15, 2026
‘Race to the bottom’: One Nation migration plan slammed
The anti-immigration party's proposal to temporarily institute "net-negative" migration would cripple Australia's ability to raise its citizens' quality of life and build its way out of a housing crisis, the peak bodies say.
Sep 11, 2026
Remedy needed for doctors’ homelessness
AMA president tells inquiry 'couch-surfing isn't a long-term recruitment and retention strategy'.
Aug 13, 2026
‘Premiums rising at double inflation rate’
The cost of insurance is surging at nearly double the rate of inflation, Australia's biggest insurer says, after its profit was hammered by a stormy year.
Aug 6, 2026
Property giant optimistic dust will settle post-budget
The housing market is recalibrating in the wake of the federal budget as real estate website owner REA group finds more is being put up for sale than expected.
Jun 19, 2026
Can housing supply meet migration demands?
Expert says 'migration contributes to housing demand directly through population growth and indirectly through stronger economic growth'.
May 13, 2026
Targets and tests firm up for migrants under budget
A push for fewer, more skilled migrants and a more robust migration system has been outlined in the 2026/27 federal budget.
May 4, 2026
Stratospheric dreams of a new city coming back to earth
A premier has warned breathless developers to keep their heads out of the clouds as one of Australia's biggest cities marches relentlessly into the bush.
