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.
Buyers are turning to regional Australia for housing affordability, but little relief can be found in some of the fastest-growing areas outside the cities.
The coalition's plan to curb Australia's migrant intake will be formally costed before its public release, delaying the exact details of its immigration policy.
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.
A new apprenticeship scheme could soon help bring construction costs down, but another key factor has been identified as the biggest impediment to new housing.
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.
Critical unemployment figures will give Australia's central bank a clearer picture on whether it will deliver a second-interest rate hike in as many months.
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