The policies shaping our future
Boosted by the banking sector, the Australian share market's main index has overcome its morning losses to finish the day flat.
Reforms to slash red tape and tackle the housing supply crisis in WA are being investigated, as the state government eyes similar changes across the country.
The opposition leader will use a five-week break in parliament sittings to try and catch up to One Nation in the polls through campaigning in marginal seats.
Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.
Australia's housing market is undergoing a broad-based downturn with interest rate rises and affordability pressures denting investor confidence.
At a time when households face higher insurance premiums across the board, the industry is being warned not to penalise customers paying monthly or quarterly.
Housing body warns significant changes could 'increase compliance burdens and constrain business investment'.
Libs need to 'communicate more with the public about the fact that it's only the Liberal Party that will look after Australian families'.
New report says 'there is an urgent need for more sophisticated, retirement products that can balance income, flexibility and longevity'.
ABS data shows 'while the pressure from fuel prices had eased, there were more businesses that had noted higher costs'.
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