Australian economy ‘drifting’ despite natural gifts
Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.
Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.
To tackle the housing crisis, a state government is set to launch a home manufacturing hub that uses pre-fabrication to accelerate the building process.
Coalition in dire straits but vows to be 'cool, calm and confident' in presenting voters with strong alternative option.
Roundtable hears 'one in four Victorians live in regional communities, yet policy and funding decisions fail to reflect that reality'.
Lawyer-client confidentiality brought into question as AUSTRAC advises to 'err on the side of caution'.
Senior minister says 'what we anticipate over time is not that house prices will continue to fall but that they will grow more slowly'.
State budget is expected to 'strengthen' last year's fresh start in order to 'build Queensland's future'.
Premier says 'the housing pressures facing NSW demand new thinking, new technology and new solutions'.
Salvation Army finds when there are less properties available to rent or buy, prices are driven higher, placing stress on family budgets.
New report shows building more apartments won't necessarily help housing situation unless rising home prices stall.