Expert says 'migration contributes to housing demand directly through population growth and indirectly through stronger economic growth'.
Property council warns 'high construction, labour and capital costs are not going away' as core issues remain 'unaddressed'.
Chalmers still says reforms are worthwhile but admits Labor has suffered from 'big partisan political campaign' against it.
While it was mooted last week that Australia’s population had ticked over 28 million people, the ABS how now made it official, announcing 1.5 per cent growth in 12 months.
People in smaller regional communities may not get the legal support they need because some country court houses are in a state of disrepair, it has been claimed.
While the focus has been on high-volume cash transactions in the anti-money laundering fight, dealers are now being told that assets such as gold and luxury watches should also be scrutinised.
Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards, but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.
The head of Australia’s financial intelligence agency has sounded the alarm on lagging sign-up for for sweeping new AML/CTF laws.
New Zealand issues 10 formal notices for companies who didn't fulfil their AML/CTF obligations.
Industry forum concludes that 'taxes, fees and charges continue to be a major barrier to housing in NSW'.
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