Mandatory climate reporting has been described by ASIC Chair Joe Longo as ‘the biggest change to corporate reporting in a generation’.
Most witnesses stressed the need for greater power for ARNECC as well as support from Federal agencies.
Rate-cut fueled optimism, and the prospect of first home buyer incentives, are driving demand across Australia.
Latest Regional Movers Index – which tracks migration from capital cities to the regions – fell by nearly 20 per cent in June.
But annually there has been a decline of 4.2 per cent, suggesting sellers and buyers alike are hesitant about proceeding, SQM Research's Louis Christopher says.
The 180,500 figure for homes started in 2024-25 is almost 60,000 short of the government’s annual target of 240,000, Master Builders Australia Shane Garrett says.
Consumer protection regulator Natasha Mann highlights stance after revelations about investigation into suspended high-profile estate agent Josh Tesolin.
With listings 20 per cent below average and values climbing, Cotality's Tim Lawless is one of the experts who says the supply-demand imbalance could push annual growth into double digits.
Property Council's Matt Kandellaars says drop in home building approvals during July was disappointing.
Economists suggest unexpected rise in CPI will mean a September rate cut is unlikely - but expect the RBA will trim in November.
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