Mar 20, 2026
Hard decisions to optimise ‘ambitious’ measures
Treasurer outlines the three pillars in the Budget he hopes will keep the economy moving forward.
Jacob Shteyman
Mar 20, 2026
RBA frets over severe global shock from Middle East war
Spillover from the Iran war and an uptick in risky lending to first-home buyers could threaten Australia's financial stability, the Reserve Bank warns.
Mar 20, 2026
Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end loan hiking cycle
A rise in unemployment and a surge in hiring point to conflicting impulses in Australia's labour market, but conditions remain relatively tight.
Mar 19, 2026
Jobs data to help guide RBA rates move
A decline in the participation rate is keeping the jobs market tight and contributing to inflation, even though growth in new jobs is not particularly strong.
Mar 19, 2026
Home investor tax-break no ‘silver bullet’
Winding back the capital gains tax discount could reduce property prices by about four per cent, compared to what they would be under a no-change scenario.
Mar 19, 2026
Supercharged inequality: rich investors stifle budget
Almost a quarter of the benefit of the capital gains tax discount goes to just five of Australia's wealthiest electorates, entrenching inequality, critics say.
Mar 18, 2026
Bullock claims a recession is still a chance despite rate cut
RBA wants to cool the economy but warns of dangers if they fail to keep inflation in check.
Mar 17, 2026
Reducing capital gains tax discount on the cards in Budget
Parliamentary report has found CGT has seen the housing market lean more to investors than owners.
Mar 17, 2026
Treasurer hints at budget savings to offset rate rises
Tightest vote in recent times sees Reserve Bank again try to put a stop on rising inflation.
Mar 13, 2026
Case for changes to CGT discounts is ‘overwhelming’
Research suggests Budget will be positively impacted by billions in forgone revenues.
