Labour shortages to test targets for housing
The government has pledged a big cash splash on new housing, but labour shortages that have crippled the building sector loom as a critical test for its ambitious targets.
The government has pledged a big cash splash on new housing, but labour shortages that have crippled the building sector loom as a critical test for its ambitious targets.
The Budget papers warn that China’s property market woes and softening demand present significant risks for Australia.
Australia’s two key regulators will see their budgets boosted, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers puts the agencies at the forefront of the government’s fight against scams and fraud.
The federal government will pump $15bn into resource-rich states to encourage investment in hydrogen production and critical minerals processing.
Fletcher drops 11 per cent on profit warning. Household spending growth slows: CBA. PwC restructures. Business conditions ease: NAB. Lendlease down as fights tax bill, sets investor day. ASIC probes ANZ bonds sale.
The Prime Minister says Tuesday’s federal budget is one Labor can be proud of, as the Coalition demands it explain its optimistic forecast for inflation.
The pension income of many self-funded retirees is almost certain to be cut back if the deeming rate is lifted in Tuesday’s budget.
Tuesday’s federal budget will focus on easing pain and bolstering near term growth without making inflation worse. Here’s what we know so far.
Tuesday’s federal budget will focus on easing pain and bolstering near term growth without making inflation worse. Here’s what we know so far.
Jim Chalmers’ Treasury department has delivered a glimmer of hope for inflation crunched households ahead of the federal budget on Tuesday.
Jim Chalmers’ Treasury department has delivered a glimmer of hope for inflation crunched households ahead of the federal budget on Tuesday.
The ASX 200 is poised for a weak opening, with Tuesday’s budget to be supplemented by a number of economic updates throughout the week.
New data reveals just how much Australians are feeling the cost-of-living crunch, and how that’s driving young people back to their parents.
New data reveals just how much Australians are feeling the cost-of-living crunch, and how that’s driving young people back to their parents.
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