Inflation tipped to rise despite falling fuel prices
The Reserve Bank will pay close attention to the impending release of underlying inflation figures as businesses continue to pass on higher fuel costs.
The Reserve Bank will pay close attention to the impending release of underlying inflation figures as businesses continue to pass on higher fuel costs.
A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost-of-living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations.
Political leaders insist they want house prices to keep growing as interest rate hikes and new tax changes take a toll on the market.
Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.
To tackle the housing crisis, a state government is set to launch a home manufacturing hub that uses pre-fabrication to accelerate the building process.
Coalition in dire straits but vows to be 'cool, calm and confident' in presenting voters with strong alternative option.
Roundtable hears 'one in four Victorians live in regional communities, yet policy and funding decisions fail to reflect that reality'.
Lawyer-client confidentiality brought into question as AUSTRAC advises to 'err on the side of caution'.
Senior minister says 'what we anticipate over time is not that house prices will continue to fall but that they will grow more slowly'.
State budget is expected to 'strengthen' last year's fresh start in order to 'build Queensland's future'.