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Inflation down but price pressure still running high

Annual inflation fell in April this year, taking some pressure off households who are being smashed by high interest rates and ongoing cost burdens. The Consumer Price

Housing was already slumping before the Federal Budget

By James Graham To say this year’s Federal Budget has ruffled some feathers would be an understatement. The Albanese government announced major reforms to two tax

Winter crops impacted by weather and high costs

Australia’s winter crop is expected to be reduced this year off the back of mixed weather and increased input costs. Queensland is expected to have the biggest

International ruling breaks right-to-strike deadlock

By Shae McCrystal The International Court of Justice has just resolved a 14-year dispute over workers’ right to strike – giving trade unions worldwide a significant

Jobless jump increases prospect of stagflation

By Shane Rodgers A jump in the unemployment rate in April has increased fears that the economy is on a path to “perfect storm” stagflation. Stagflation occurs when

Skilled migrants a vital resource for regional business

By Claire Higgins and Louise Olliff Regional Australia has long struggled to attract skilled workers away from urban centres. In the years since the pandemic, however,

Demand for Brisbane property still to reach its peak

Brisbane is at the very beginning of a powerful property growth cycle which is expected to intensify and peak as the Games approach in 2032. A report by Colliers titled

Households cut back on recreation and travel spending

It looks like holidays at home this year as high fuel prices and economic uncertainty start to bite family recreation and travel plans. The Commonwealth Bank’s

A new dawn is approaching for electric vehicles

By Hussein Dia This week’s Federal Budget suggests an important step in Australia’s transition to cleaner energy and electric transport may be underway. Spiking

Budget described as a ‘tax grab that kills aspiration’

A peak accounting body has described the Federal Budget as a “tax grab” that kills aspiration and shifts the tax burden to middle Australia. CPA Australia says the

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