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Mystery shoppers call out super fund failings

Vulnerable Australians seeking information about their superannuation are being met with unhelpful call centres, according to a new study. Super Consumers Australia is

Data transparency extends to non-bank lenders

Non-bank lenders will soon need to share product information in line with major banks. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Commissioner Dr Ian

Brisbane’s frenzied housing market slowing down

Brisbane’s property market is showing signs of coming off the boil after an “exceptional run” over the past five years. The Savill’s Research latest residential

Housing slump reflects broader financial distress

By Alan Duncan and Steven Rowley After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney

Spending rises despite economic restraints

Households unexpectedly lifted spending on travel, restaurants and takeaway meals in May, creating further confusion on the state of the economy. Australian Bureau of

Housing focus ignores high levels of mortgage stress

By Rachel Ong ViforJ On Tuesday, the Albanese government struck a deal with the Greens to allow sweeping changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount

Stubborn inflation keeps dodging and weaving

By Shane Rodgers The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at a stubborn 4 percent in the year to May, giving regulators little guidance on whether it is energised or

Tax and finance changes that come into effect on July 1

By Liz Minchin and Victoria Thieberger July 1 ushers in a new financial year – and a raft of changes that will affect both workers and businesses. From changes in

Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold for now

Australian households have received some rare good news with the Reserve Bank voting unanimously to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 percent. Despite this,

Australian growth falters in accelerating world

Australia was one of only five G20 countries to experience weakening economic growth in the first quarter of 2026. Figures released by the OECD last night showed that

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