Budget is perfect time to be ‘bold’ about reform
Businesses calling for less red tape as changes to capital gains tax still a strong possibility in the Budget.
Businesses calling for less red tape as changes to capital gains tax still a strong possibility in the Budget.
Reserve Bank needs to retain credibility as it battles to halt inflation and manage interest rates in tough climate.
Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution”, but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.
Housing and electricity main contributors to inflation but figures have not taken into account the Middle East conflict.
Despite a raft of initiatives, many states have fallen behind in attempts to reach housing supply targets set for 2029.
Property and energy sectors condemn any proposed new taxes which will hurt housing supply and affordability.
Latest figures may show drop in inflation but they won't take into account the Middle East conflict.
Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.
Home prices across the nation have increased at their fastest monthly rate in more than two years as demand continues to outstrip housing supply.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia's finance a tick of approval.