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
Read more14 July 2026Finances
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
Read more10 July 2026
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
Read more7 July 2026
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
Read more25 June 2026
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
Read more25 June 2026
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
Read more24 June 2026
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
Read more24 June 2026
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,
Read more16 June 2026
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
Read more16 June 2026
Industry says tax changes will mean 9000 fewer homes
Proposed tax changes will result in fewer homes being built at a time when Australia desperately needs more, a peak property group said today.
The Property Council, in
Read more15 June 2026