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Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

Election Diary: Liberal and Labor launches focus on housing, but who thinks either side can fix that crisis any time soon?

If anyone had any doubts before, Sunday’s Liberal and Labor launches highlighted that this election is an auction for votes, in particular those of the under 40s and people in the outer suburbs.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2025

Peter Dutton is painting a grim picture of the past three years. How do his claims stack up?

The opposition leader’s election pitch maintains Labor has presided over a litany of price rises – but experts say some problems began on Coalition’s watch

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025

Dutton prays for rate cut as RBA enters conclave

Economists say a major reduction in mortgage rates this year is unlikely, even though the Reserve Bank board is widely tipped to deliver a cut on Tuesday.

AAP · Feb 17, 2025

Home building to pick up in 2025, but only modestly

Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Productivity slump worsens Australia's deficit dilemma

Australia needs to get productivity growth back on track to pay for structural spending increases and avoid endless deficits, economists warn.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Victoria to axe its last EV incentive while increasing levies on property owners

Registration discount for electric vehicles to end as government introduces higher levies to fund emergency services

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2024

Blockbuster: will Victoria’s tough housing market push The Block into the red?

Some predict the TV show will lose money this season as investors exit property and contestants face ‘a buyer’s market’ at auction

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2024

How will Donald Trump’s victory affect Australia’s economy? Here are some clues

The biggest uncertainty – for shares, inflation and rates – is whether the president-elect acts on promises such as hefty tariffs, and how soon

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Wealthy families are being targeted for a massive hike in fees for settling inheritance after the death of a loved one.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024