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One in three borrowers facing high-risk mortgage stress

Nearly a third of people with home loans have moved into the high-risk zone for mortgage stress. New research from Roy Morgan shows 31.8 percent of mortgage holders are

Firms pay $450 million in underpaid wages in one year

Australian employers had to pay $453 million in underpaid wages to more than 181,000 workers in 2025-26. The Fair Work Ombudsman annual report, released this week, said

Inflation lift puts the Reserve Bank in a difficult spot

By Shane Rodgers Australia’s cost-of-living challenges are showing no signs of improving, with a higher inflation figure putting even further pressure on interest

Australian construction costs show stabilising signs

Australia’s construction cost roller coaster is finally showing signs of stabilising. Cotality’s Cordell Construction Cost Index recorded a one-percent increase in

People over 65 outnumber children for the first time

By Liz Allen As the nation ages, and children make up a smaller proportion of the population, the country is confronted with one of its biggest policy and economic

Government names 264 occupations with skill shortages

Australia has significantly more occupations experiencing national skills shortages than five years ago, despite an easing in recruitment pressures since 2023. An

Women still facing systemic barriers to economic success

Women are still facing persistent, systemic barriers that impact their careers and long-term financial security, a report released today reveals. The Business Chamber

Tax Office has influencer gifts in its sights

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned content creators and influencers that the perks they receive may come with tax obligations. In a statement, released

Survey to drive Brisbane dawn economy activation

Brisbane residents are being asked to contribute ideas to further develop Brisbane’s internationally significant dawn economy. A survey launched this week asks people

Parents still facing workplace discrimination

Workplace discrimination based on pregnancy and caring responsibilities remains prevalent in Australia. A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission said that

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