Housing issues ignored, tax concessions don’t go far enough
Property council warns 'high construction, labour and capital costs are not going away' as core issues remain 'unaddressed'.
The challenge of finding a new home
Property council warns 'high construction, labour and capital costs are not going away' as core issues remain 'unaddressed'.
Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards, but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.
The head of Australia’s financial intelligence agency has sounded the alarm on lagging sign-up for for sweeping new AML/CTF laws.
Industry forum concludes that 'taxes, fees and charges continue to be a major barrier to housing in NSW'.
REIA boss says 'addressing Australia's housing challenge requires more homes, not fewer investors'.
Victoria's plan to have vendors publish their reserve price a week before auction ignores 'common sense'.
Peak body says 'core challenge is supply' and government's Budget changes 'do nothing to address it'.
After three straight interest rate hikes, the Reserve Bank has opted to leave the official cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, as predicted by economists.
Accountants are warning Labor's controversial tax reform will lead to "substantial compliance costs" on taxpayers, calling for legislative changes.
The Reserve Bank is unanimously expected to leave interest rates on hold but whether the next move up or down remains uncertain.