Vacancy rate remains stable but rents rise
Expert says 'without a substantial increase in housing construction and rental stock, affordability pressures likely to persist'.
The policies shaping our future
Expert says 'without a substantial increase in housing construction and rental stock, affordability pressures likely to persist'.
Business groups say 'Australia cannot afford policies that make us a less attractive investment destination'.
Leading money men expect Reserve Bank to keep cash rate steady after three straight hikes this year.
Pauline Hanson now preferred prime minister in latest poll as coalition popularity continues to wane.
Report shows labour productivity rose marginally in the last quarter, easily outpaced by growth in work hours.
The Federal Budget handed down last month has drawn widespread criticism. The Australian economy is suffering from past decisions, according the analysts, which makes any measures delivered now, difficult to swallow.
The treasurer has warned leaving a 50 per cent capital gains tax discount for shares could perversely funnel more investor money into existing housing.
Stamp duty will be abolished for ACT first home buyers in an Australian first, despite the territory budget set to surpass $12 billion in debt.
Anthony Albanese has not revealed whether carve outs for businesses are on the table for controversial tax changes from the federal budget.
New study shows half of the family income is needed to pay a home loan as interest rates continue to hit hard.