RBA watches jobs figures for inflation clues
Westpac economists expect July jobs figures to show a rise in employment of 15,000, down from June, which should keep the unemployment rate steady.
Westpac economists expect July jobs figures to show a rise in employment of 15,000, down from June, which should keep the unemployment rate steady.
A change to the nation's deeming rate from September will decrease the pension offered to seniors who own assets.
Insatiable demand for computing power has pushed up prices for technology products, driving up imported inflation to Australia, a Reserve Bank official says.
AUSTRAC says 'warning signs were found across banks that together cover the vast majority of Australia's mortgage market'.
Coalition joins Labor to close widow's tax loophole as it agrees to support changes to NDIS funding.
Data firm says 'softer buyer demand is becoming more evident, with fewer markets recording the strong growth seen earlier this year'.
Peak body noted the potential risk of a housing market slowdown on property tax revenue, particularly stamp duty.
Stats chief says 'decline in the share of jobs with larger wage rises has contributed to slower wage growth overall'.
Real estate body says 'people are starting to look to more affordable areas, such as Kalgoorlie-Boulder'.
Assistant treasurer says 'reforms are designed to disrupt some of the most damaging business models operating in the system'.