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Economy
Not sugar hits’: cost-of-living package under fire
A state government launching a post-budget sell has come under fire over a cost-of-living package that critics say doesn’t make a difference to families.
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Economy
Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks
The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament.
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Economy
Jobs data next test to work out interest rates
The Reserve Bank is turning its attention to employment figures after high core inflation showed price pressures were still too high for comfort.
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There is still a chance of another interest rate rise
Core inflation measure ‘would give the Reserve Bank the justification it needs to raise interest rates again’.
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Economy
Homeowners told to ‘take a deep breath’ on tax reforms
A major tax overhaul predominantly targeting housing is expected to pass parliament this week despite outcry from the opposition and business groups.
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Economy
State budget’s housing initiatives torn down by critics
NSW Premier Chris Minns has made improving housing supply a central mission of his government but took a less-is-more approach in the budget.
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Inflation tipped to rise despite falling fuel prices
The Reserve Bank will pay close attention to the impending release of underlying inflation figures as businesses continue to pass on higher fuel costs.
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Economy
No-frills budget tips surprise surplus amid Games blitz
A pathway to surplus has been mapped out by a state government as it handed down a budget with cost-of-living relief while ramping up Olympic preparations.
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The house price question tying politicians in knots
Political leaders insist they want house prices to keep growing as interest rate hikes and new tax changes take a toll on the market.
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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.
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‘Outside the square’: pre-fab homes to speed up supply
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.
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Economy
New poll shows One Nation will win more seats
Coalition in dire straits but vows to be ‘cool, calm and confident’ in presenting voters with strong alternative option.
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Economy
No new taxes but spending still on the agenda for Olympics
State budget is expected to ‘strengthen’ last year’s fresh start in order to ‘build Queensland’s future’.
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Economy
Housing affordability a handbrake on the economy
New report says Australia has the necessary ingredients to be a global economic powerhouse but it is lagging behind.
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Economy
Major move to promote more build-to-rents
Land tax exemption continues the government’s ‘commitment to accelerating housing supply across Western Australia’.
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Economy
No surcharge duty to help attract more foreign investment
New move ‘provides a clear signal that NSW is serious about attracting the global capital needed to boost housing supply’.
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Economy
Bank downgrades its forecast for growth
NAB says ‘evidence of further slowing’ in the capital cities has forced it to predict a decline for the rest of the year.
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Economy
Policy shifts see investors move to commercial property
Expert says ‘commercial property has a higher return’ and ‘negative gearing still applies to the sector’.
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Economy
Can housing supply meet migration demands?
Expert says ‘migration contributes to housing demand directly through population growth and indirectly through stronger economic growth’.
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Economy
Labor loses ground but treasurer says ‘it’s worth it’
Chalmers still says reforms are worthwhile but admits Labor has suffered from ‘big partisan political campaign’ against it.
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Economy
More people flew here than grew here in 2025
While it was mooted last week that Australia’s population had ticked over 28 million people, the ABS how now made it official, announcing 1.5 per cent growth in 12 months.