In a landmark speech, Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has outlined his nightmare scenario of a property market crash, as well…
In a landmark speech, Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has outlined his nightmare scenario of a property market crash, as well…
By Erika Altmann, University of Tasmania, and Zhixuan Yang
Chinese investors are often blamed for Australia’s escalating house prices …
The issue of gender quotas for Australian businesses has again hit the headlines with a suggestion from the Human Rights Commission that th…
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The government will highlight in its May 9 budget a distinction between “good” debt,…
While 2016’s federal budget was all about securing Australia’s innovative future, there’s little doubt this year’s national economic blu…
The small business community is urging the government to take care with the specifics of its new skilled migration visa program, with revise…
By Chris F. Wright, University of Sydney; Henry Sherrell, Australian National University, and Joanna Howe, University of Adelaide
The Tu…
Australia is powering towards the world’s longest period of economic growth without recession, but while economists see plenty to like ahe…
Her profile says she’s 38, has two children, a high school education and owns her own home.
Her name is ‘Claire’, and she is the…
Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe has criticised the banks for “weakening the resilience” of the Australian economy with their lax le…
By Sarah Barns and Donald McNeill, Western Sydney University; and Ellie Cosgrave, and Michele Acuto, UCL
Australia, one of the world�…
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Underemployment among young people is now at its highest in the 40 years since it has been o…
