Australia catches up with the world on inflation
Australia is set to come into line with all other G20 countries and report inflation on a monthly basis.
Australian Statistician David Gruen said the Australian Bureau
Read more25 July 2025Finances
$160 billion flows through mobile wallets each year
Mobile payments jumped by almost 30 percent last year and now outnumber ATM cash withdrawals by more than 10 to one.
A new Australian Banking Association (ABA) report
Read more24 July 2025
Insurance woes drive complaints to Ombudsman
More Australians are being angered by insurance companies and investment advice, keeping complaints about financial institutions above 100,000 over the past 12
Read more23 July 2025
Police and banks unite to target money mules
Australians who rent out their bank accounts to criminals are in the crosshairs of both the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Banking Association (ABA).
AFP
Read more23 July 2025
Brisbane 2032 volunteers a billion-dollar opportunity
The volunteering effort needed to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has the potential to contribute to a $70 billion legacy boost to the Australian
Read more22 July 2025
Nuanced CGT reform would boost housing supply
Tweaks to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could facilitate the build of 130,000 extra homes over the next five years.
A new McKell Institute discussion paper argues instead of
Read more22 July 2025
ATO beefs up app security as tax-time scams increase
A 150 percent increase in scams impersonating the Australian Tax Office has prompted the ATO to beef up security on its app.
ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said
Read more17 July 2025
Advisers disappearing as millions seek guidance
A more than 40 percent drop in the number of financial advisers in Australia in just over five years is threatening to impact the lifestyles of retirees.
CPA Australia
Read more17 July 2025
Brisbane rents up 65 percent over 10 years
Rents in Brisbane have risen by more than 65 percent over the past decade.
New research shows the Queensland capital had the third highest rate of increases of all
Read more17 July 2025
RBA recommends removal of card surcharges
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recommended surcharges be removed for payments made by credit cards.
A RBA consultation paper, released as part of its review of
Read more15 July 2025