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Slowing economy may shut door on rate hikes
Stagnant productivity means households face higher inflation and lower living standards, but the treasurer hopes cheaper housing will ward off voter discontent.
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Scheme helps lower power bills, make homes more comfortable
NSW Government Energy Saver programs aims to allow more households to install energy-saving upgrades.
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RBA says economy ‘is going to shrink this quarter’
Economists predict interest rates to remain on hold for the rest of this year, with likely cuts to occur in 2027.
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold for first time in 2026
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.
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RBA ‘no knight in shining armour’ for mortgage holders
The Reserve Bank is unanimously expected to leave interest rates on hold but whether the next move up or down remains uncertain.
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Costly uni degrees may lift tradie numbers
Less bang for students’ buck at universities could funnel more school leavers into trades and help alleviate critical shortages, an inquiry has been told.
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Australia’s fiscal metrics ‘broadly weaker’ than peers
A top rating agency has reiterated its confidence in Australia’s ability to pay its bills, while hinting at potential longer-term issues with its NDIS spending.
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Money men say Budget plans may boost productivity
Tax expert says government’s bid for tax neutrality ‘will always get you more productivity’.
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Vacancy rate remains stable but rents rise
Expert says ‘without a substantial increase in housing construction and rental stock, affordability pressures likely to persist’.
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Labor’s tax changes ‘simply do not grow the pie’
Business groups say ‘Australia cannot afford policies that make us a less attractive investment destination’.
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Nearly unanimous: Economists predict no change to interest rates
Leading money men expect Reserve Bank to keep cash rate steady after three straight hikes this year.
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Liberals admit mistakes but ‘there is a lot to play out’
Pauline Hanson now preferred prime minister in latest poll as coalition popularity continues to wane.
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‘We are working harder and longer but we are not working smarter’
Report shows labour productivity rose marginally in the last quarter, easily outpaced by growth in work hours.
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The can we kicked down the road has hit the curb
The Federal Budget handed down last month has drawn widespread criticism. The Australian economy is suffering from past decisions, according the analysts, which makes any measures delivered now, difficult to swallow.
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CGT share changes will ease home prices, treasurer says
The treasurer has warned leaving a 50 per cent capital gains tax discount for shares could perversely funnel more investor money into existing housing.
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Higher debt as territory axes stamp duty
Stamp duty will be abolished for ACT first home buyers in an Australian first, despite the territory budget set to surpass $12 billion in debt.
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‘Reform is always hard’: PM coy on tax carve outs
Anthony Albanese has not revealed whether carve outs for businesses are on the table for controversial tax changes from the federal budget.
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Families struggling more than ever with home loans
New study shows half of the family income is needed to pay a home loan as interest rates continue to hit hard.
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Credit card interest and spending still high
Comparison firm says Australians are still spending on their cards but mainly due to the increased price of many goods.
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ACT to abolish stamp duty for first buyers
Treasurer says his budget is about ‘supporting younger generations of Canberrans to own their home’.
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Reaching negative equity is a ‘very real possibility’
But some economists say concerns are ‘overplayed’ and any instances of negative equity ‘would be rare’.