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Regional bank pinged over money laundering guardrails
Regulatory action is being taken against a major regional bank after its self-reported suspected money laundering in its operations.
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Capital gains: swings, round-abouts, and hidden gems
Buyers’ feeling about the Australian real estate market in general may be overwhelming and out of reach, but there are still some bargains to be found. The experts explain:
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AI changes your work but will not replace the human touch
Artificial Intelligent is an inevitable reality in conveyancing but used wisely, it will enhance the work of conveyancers and the experience they offer to customers.
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Tech titan, champion sailor charts a new course for AI
From self-confessed geek in his dad’s law office to AFR Rich Lister and champion yachtsman, Christian Beck is a giant of the legal and conveyancing software world. The innovator tells how he’s done it… and what’s next.
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Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains
The housing market strongly rebounded in 2025 as interest rate cuts, easing inflation and limited supply fired up competition, the latest property data shows.
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‘Double catastrophe’: builder collapse pain compounded
A probe into a taxpayer-funded housing insurance scheme has found owners with complex claims suffered serious personal and financial hardship.
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National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians
A national AI road map “uses all the right language”, but experts are questioning when the Albanese government’s plan will be followed by concrete action.
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How AI could hinder further RBA interest rate cuts
A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.
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Shares rebound on Fed rate cut hope, fuelling tech bump
A potential reduction in US borrowing costs is giving global investors’ confidence, and that sentiment is flowing through the local stock exchange.
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State named ‘best for business’ for third straight year
Two states heading to the polls next year have been named the best and worst places to do business in Australia based on factors such as taxes and red tape.
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‘Historic’ native title claim lodged for major city
A native title claim over an area that includes Melbourne has been lodged by traditional owners seeking recognition for their connection to the land.
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‘Why are you blocking others out?’ PEXA grilled by NSW Inquiry
An NSW parliamentary inquiry into interoperability reform has taken aim at PEXA’s market monopoly and move to hold others out. Its CEO says the reform model is fundamentally flawed.
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NSW inquiry to investigate e-conveyancing practices
Outages, pricing and competition will form part of a probe into NSW e-conveyancing practice. The inquiry comes after the governing body’s delay in an interoperability rollout.
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RBA drops rates hint as Australia maintains AAA status
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has responded to a surprise jump in unemployment as a credit agency gives Australia’s finance a tick of approval.
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Who’s hot with bots. AI picks our best conveyancers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the way industries and businesses go about their work. It’s good for workflow and profile, experts say. We conduct a Chat GPT quiz on conveyancers.
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Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility
The Reserve Bank has set its sights on one tax it says keeps owners of big homes from downsizing and people from relocating for better jobs and pay.
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Contracts, proactivity, impact in spotlight at AIC NT annual conference
The AIC NT annual conference is set to shine a light on contracting, industry impact and how to use “proactive strategies” to navigate current business challenges.
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Sydney’s inner west earmarked for $2.2 billion residential, retail project
Sydney developer Billbergia is reportedly seeking to fast track a multi-billion-dollar mixed housing and retail project in the city’s inner west.
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Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices
One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.
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NSW inquiry to probe e-Conveyancing competition at public hearing
An NSW parliamentary inquiry will put competition in the e-conveyancing market under the spotlight at a public hearing next month.
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Regulation
eConveyancing must be regulated by Fed and states, Senate inquiry told
Most witnesses stressed the need for greater power for ARNECC as well as support from Federal agencies.