Cost of Living

Once a stronghold of the Labor Party the area is showing signs of volatility amid the ongoing inflation crisis.

The housing crunch forces new urban living norms.

The accounting industry warns that a standardised system could short-change taxpayers despite promise of simplicity.

‘Parties and candidates who are vying for votes must step up and deliver the policies that will shift the dial on the housing crisis.’

Dutton was campaigning with his son, who is currently saving for a house.

Peter Dutton says he will restore the ‘dream of home ownership.’

The Coalition campaign launch will be held in Sydney on April 13. Labor will launch an official campaign in Perth.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Coalition, if elected, will keep standards for low emission vehicles in place, but won’t enforce penalties.

‘Bans and other actions aimed at stopping or reducing forestry in Australia only shift this activity to areas of the world,’ the Coalition said.

Meanwhile, the Australian Treasury said China’s impact will be ’significant.’

Australia has recorded 29,000 small business closures in three years.

Michael Sukkar said research shows nearly 40 percent of first-home buyers fail to secure finance due to serviceability buffers.

RBA holds rates steady, citing inflation risks, global uncertainty, and tight labour markets despite easing price pressures and recovering demand.

The prime minister said his campaign would focus on ‘hope and optimism.’

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he would cut the fuel excise by half as a cost-of-living measure should he win the 2025 election.

The iconic casual fashion retailer is the latest to close its stores amid mounting pressure, though its online store will continue to operate.

Measures include support for Palestine, refugees, the Australian-African community, and the Adass Israel Synagogue which was firebombed in late 2024.

The lion’s share of the funding will go toward reducing emissions in Australia’s energy system and the broader economy.

The surprise tax cut lowers the 16 percent tax rate to 14 percent in two years.

The government said the investment will provide job security for regional and remote communities that rely on agriculture.