The policies shaping our future
Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.
December wage data is set to remain stable, even though large sections of the workforce pocketed a rise in their weekly pay.
The International Monetary Fund report is calling for a hike in the GST and other tax changes, while praising the handling of Australia's economy.
Mortgage-holders will be given an insight into the likelihood of further rate hikes when minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting are revealed.
Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.
Despite an overall gloomy outlook in two new surveys, Australians are hopeful of a property price boost over the next 12 months.
Economists are calling for further reform as a slowdown in spending growth adds to concerns Australia's economic recovery is at risk of stalling.
The odds are lengthening on an interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day, as the Reserve Bank adopts a hawkish tone and inflation steps up the pace.
Hopes for more rate cuts are fading after the RBA took a hawkish turn as it held interest rates steady in a widely-expected move.
Borrowers have been denied surprise mortgage relief by the Reserve Bank, which left rates on hold after hotter-than-expected inflation figures.
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