Economic uncertainty has not affected new home sales
An industry report has shown a rise in new home sales during March despite several negative factors.
The policies shaping our future
An industry report has shown a rise in new home sales during March despite several negative factors.
MPs need to represent the people better and foster a greater sense of inclusion to safeguard democracy, which is under strain, the Grattan Institute says.
The federal budget will be billions of dollars better off, even with added spending, because of higher commodity prices and inflation, a top economist says.
The labour market will be top of the economic agenda in the coming week, while speaking engagements from central bank officials will be closely studied.
New report points to interest rate hikes and rising inflation as reasons for housing situation slowing nationally.
The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.
Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution”, but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.
Nationals want to invest in all forms of energy to help lower prices and even build new cities to allow more home ownership.
Removing surcharge fees on card transactions will mean punters know what they owe a business before they head to the till, the Reserve Bank says.
Australia could enter a recession, with the Reserve Bank raising interest rates a further three times, economists warn as fears of a protracted conflict mount.