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Property
When it comes to homes, it’s all about the data
Industry group fears Victoria is aiming to provide more data centres at the expense of building more houses.
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Property
SMSF investment in housing under the microscope
Experts argue ‘restricting access to capital available to finance new housing is likely to reduce the number of homes that are built’.
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Economy
Labor’s economic reforms affecting ‘standards of living’
Coalition blasts tax changes and says ‘economy is flatlining’, while One Nation believes ‘people have had a gutful’.
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Economy
‘Little choice but to tighten rates again’
More jobs combined with inflation rise bolster the case for Reserve Bank to lift the interest rates once more.
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Economy
‘Crossroads’: Teal MPs form new political party
Two independent federal politicians have joined forces to launch a new political party focused on countering “conflict and hate” and giving voters more choice.
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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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Property
Critics say NSW is lagging behind in housing supply
Expert says ‘the lack of direct investments in supply side initiatives will make it harder to turn around the housing crisis’.
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Economy
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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Property
Qld: ‘tax, investment rules hold us back’
Property experts say ‘real opportunity is to grow the pie by attracting more capital to deliver more homes’.
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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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Economy
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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Economy
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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Economy
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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Economy
‘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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Property
Regional Victoria must be number one priority
Roundtable hears ‘one in four Victorians live in regional communities, yet policy and funding decisions fail to reflect that reality’.
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Regulation
Solicitors convey concerns over AML/CTF obligations
Lawyer-client confidentiality brought into question as AUSTRAC advises to ‘err on the side of caution’.