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Housing affordability is at the centre of this election, yet two major reforms seem all but off-limits
This federal election, both major parties have offered a “grab bag” of policy fixes for Australia’s stubborn housing affordability crisis.
Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity
Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned her 2025 “Growth Budget” will be “one of the tightest budgets
Major survey finds most people use AI regularly at work – but almost half admit to doing so inappropriately
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New survey shows business outlook is weakening and uncertainty rising as the trade war bites
Vivid Brands/Shutterstock Uncertainty is everywhere these days. There is even uncertainty about the uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of Australia, for
Big and small spending included in Labor costings, but off-budget items yet to be revealed
The federal budget will be stronger than suggested in last month’s budget, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers who released Labor’s
How much do election promises cost? And why have we had to wait so long to see the costings?
With the May 3 federal election less than a week away, voters have only just received Labor’s costings and are
Many experienced tradies don’t have formal qualifications. Could fast-tracked recognition ease the housing crisis?
Once again, housing affordability is at the forefront of an Australian federal election. Both major parties have put housing policies
This may be as good as it gets: NZ and Australia face a complicated puzzle when it comes to supermarket prices
Daria Nipot/Shutterstock With ongoing cost of living pressures, the Australian and New Zealand supermarket sectors are attracting renewed political attention
Markets are choppy. What should you do with your super if you are near retirement?
Shutterstock For Australians approaching retirement, recent market volatility may feel like more than just a bump in the road. Unlike