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International students given grace period on working hours argue for the change to stay

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, international students in Australia will soon be forced to cut their working hours as previous rules put on hold to address labour shortages are reintroduced.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

Calls for tougher regulations on developer 'promises' in new suburbs

At the Allura estate in Melbourne, like in many new housing developments, residents say they've waited years for infrastructure. The Consumer Action Law Centre is now calling on the state government to toughen laws for developers.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

More than 1,000 Victorian homes found to be 'unhealthy' for occupants as temperatures plummet

A housing program is cutting people's energy bills and keeping people warmer in Victoria's winter months as many struggle with health issues due to poorly insulated homes.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Does everyone welcome the Reserve Bank overhaul?

Economists have welcomed many of the proposed changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia, but some have raised concerns.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Mum battles traffic in labour in booming outer Melbourne suburb of Kalkallo

Leaving home in labour during the peak-hour commute, Rebecca faced 1.5 hours of traffic just to get out of her housing estate in outer Melbourne. Her experience has sparked calls for solutions to be fast-tracked.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Changes to superannuation are being floated by the federal government. Here's what's being considered

The federal government has made it clear it wants to have a conversation about changing our superannuation system. Here are some of the ideas being put forward by it and other groups.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2023

Flat with breathtaking views of Albert Dock on the market

Buyers will be able to view the city's jaw-dropping landscape everyday

Liverpool Echo · Dec 21, 2022

Should the government freeze rents for two years? The Greens think it is a no-brainer, but economists are less certain

The federal Greens are calling for a nationwide two-year freeze on rent increases as part of a plan to ease pressure on tenants. But economists are warning the freeze may not be the right solution to Australia's housing crisis.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

The banking industry overseer wants more powers, but will it get them?

Three years after it was formed, the committee enforcing breaches of the Banking Code of Practice has used its most serious sanction just twice. That power is writing the name of a bank on a report.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022

Australia's permanent migration intake is about to climb, but there's more to it than just numbers

There are plenty of ideas on the table for next month's Jobs Summit, but there is one outcome that seems all but locked in.

ABC News · Aug 21, 2022