May 19, 2026
‘Self-fulfilling’ inflation expectations risk recession
Australia could face a recession if businesses fail to keep their inflation expectations anchored, the central bank has warned.
Kat Wong
May 18, 2026
Land levy plan to fund emergency services
A bid to overhaul emergency services funding could result in property owners paying hundreds of dollars for a land tax in one state.
May 13, 2026
Bush exodus: search for affordable homes
Australians are leaving the cities for inland areas as growing house prices shift migration patterns, bringing positive and negative flow-on effects.
Oct 22, 2025
Rental changes end ‘impossible choice’ for DV survivors
Improved rental protections for survivors of domestic violence will offer them a safer pathway out of abuse.
Oct 8, 2025
Infrastructure ‘key’ offers to unlock regional housing
Funding support for crucial roads, paths and drains could pave the way for more homes as the regions buckle under the weight of the housing crisis.
Sep 16, 2025
A ‘bank in crisis’: ANZ cops record fine for misconduct
From charging dead customers to overstating trades, a big four bank has been slugged with a record penalty for widespread misconduct.
Aug 20, 2025
Red tape ‘win-wins’ at Productivity Roundtable summit
Broad support for Clare O'Neil's suggestions around reforming the National Construction Code.
Aug 18, 2025
Red tape ‘hairballs’ to be coughed up onto roundtable
Australia must cut unnecessary red tape and boost business investment if young people are to be better off than their parents, the productivity tsar says.
Aug 5, 2025
Climate ratings could spare buyers from risky homes
Star ratings for resilience and winding back electric car incentives have been flagged by the Productivity Commission in its pursuit of climate cost savings.
Jul 17, 2025
Surprise jump as unemployment rate rises in June
Australia's jobless rate rose from 4.1 per cent to 4.3 per cent in June, in a surprise outcome driven by a 34,000 increase in the number of unemployed people.
