Jun 3, 2026
‘Worrying’ growth slowdown may worsen as RBA, war bite
Economy is 'cooling but not in a way that suggests inflation will fall neatly back to target'.
Jacob Shteyman
May 28, 2026
Full steam ahead for controversial new tax measures
Government hopes legislation will pass quickly as it attempts to lay down "overarching framework".
Apr 20, 2026
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.
Apr 17, 2026
Keep the faith or run the risk of return to high inflation
Reserve Bank needs to retain credibility as it battles to halt inflation and manage interest rates in tough climate.
Apr 9, 2026
Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals
Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution”, but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.
Mar 25, 2026
Inflation numbers feel like the ‘calm before the storm’
Housing and electricity main contributors to inflation but figures have not taken into account the Middle East conflict.
Mar 25, 2026
Slow pace to meet national targets for new housing
Despite a raft of initiatives, many states have fallen behind in attempts to reach housing supply targets set for 2029.
Mar 24, 2026
Lobby groups attack Government over potential tax changes
Property and energy sectors condemn any proposed new taxes which will hurt housing supply and affordability.
Mar 23, 2026
Inflation figures will be the ‘calm before the storm’
Latest figures may show drop in inflation but they won't take into account the Middle East conflict.
Dec 19, 2025
Net migration falls as ‘values’ debate heats up
Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.
