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Housing remains one of Australia’s most pressing issues in both state and federal politics. The RBA keeping rates up and high mortgage repayments have left many Australians struggling. For those Australians who don’t own a home, it’s becoming increasingly hard to get into the housing market.

A surplus matters less than what choices the government makes in its budget – here’s what Jim Chalmers’ statement tells us

Australia's economy set for positive shift as inflation expected to ease to RBA target range, supported by strong performance in key sectors and effective ...

We need to avoid replicating the experience of the 1990s, when taming inflation involved destroying the economy

Not nearly enough houses are being built to meet growing demand but the federal government is still confident it can meet its 1.2 million homes target.

Householders are suffering most from Australia’s sluggish economy but things could definitely be worse

RBA raises inflation forecasts and delays rate cuts until 2025 to support economic recovery and provide stability amidst uncertainties.

Mortgage holders avoid another rise as Reserve Bank opts to keep rates steady for the fourth consecutive meeting