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Recent reporting indicates Treasury has modelled changes to Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) discount, including reducing the current 50% discount for individuals or potentially replacing it with a flat-tax alternative design. While no legislative change has been enacted, the discussion is significant. CGT settings directly affect after-tax returns on shares, investment properties, and other assets.…
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has reported updated Government Finance Statistics for the December 2025 quarter, showing movements in taxation revenue and the general government net operating balance. These figures form part of the official fiscal dataset that feeds into broader budget reporting and policy settings, as reflected in the Commonwealth’s Budget 2025–26 documentation.…
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Australia’s interest rate cycle has taken another turn, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting the cash rate to 4.10% in March 2026. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about inflation, energy prices, and capacity pressures across the economy. For households, this move has immediate implications. Whether you have a mortgage, pay rent, or rely…
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Australian household spending rose in January, according to the latest Monthly Household Spending Indicator (MHSI) released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Expenditure across several discretionary categories has increased, reconciled with the Jan CPI. However, the key question is whether Australians are purchasing more goods and services in real terms — or simply paying…
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Petrol prices have jumped sharply through early March 2026, and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is openly talking about how an energy shock can flow into inflation, expectations, and (potentially) interest-rate decisions. Reports of widespread pump-price rises and market scrutiny have been covered by ABC News and the ACCC in recent days. In a…
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The Federal Government’s “Stronger and Fairer Super System” package has now passed both Houses of Parliament (10 March 2026), following confirmation of Greens support. While the changes were widely expected, and we’ve covered the lead-up extensively (including division 296 and super reform), this marks the moment the policy moves from “proposed” to locked in. In…
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Australia’s current account deficit widened to $21.1 billion in the latest quarterly release, reflecting shifts in trade flows and income payments to and from the rest of the world. The result, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), forms part of the broader national accounts framework and sits alongside other key economic indicators such…
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that total dwelling approvals fell 7.2% in January 2026, signalling a renewed slowdown in new housing approvals. Detailed data from the January 2026 Building Approvals release confirms the monthly decline across dwelling categories, reinforcing concerns about construction momentum at a time when rental pressure and affordability remain key…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has indicated that a March interest rate increase is a “live” possibility, with Governor Michele Bullock noting in recent commentary that renewed inflation risks — including volatility in global oil prices — remain a factor in the Board’s considerations. This shift in tone follows the RBA’s February monetary policy…
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A proposal gaining attention this week suggests introducing HECS-style loans to help retirees fund home electrification upgrades — such as solar panels, batteries, or efficient appliances — with repayments structured similarly to income-contingent student loans. The debate comes as households face renewed pressure on energy bills, following confirmation that broad-based federal energy bill relief would…
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