Loans from mum and dad lead to greater strain: RBA
Those who get loans from their parents to buy their first property are almost twice as likely to later encounter financial stress, ask for help from friends and struggle to pay their energy bills.
Those who get loans from their parents to buy their first property are almost twice as likely to later encounter financial stress, ask for help from friends and struggle to pay their energy bills.
Bizonomics backs more population growth but maybe we shouldn't.
Employment numbers this week should highlight again a conundrum vexing economists and policymakers alike: there are plenty of jobs, but not enough work.
The Black Economy Taskforce is recommending a crackdown on illegal gambling after investigations revealed illegal betting exchanges operating in Australia, some connected to Asian crime gangs.
Have you noticed how people are more upbeat about the economy? It's no bad thing.
There are just 11 female CEOs on the ASX 200, and 41 of the nation's largest companies don't have a woman on their executive leadership.
Australia's trade surplus has slipped to its lowest level in three months, weighed down by a decline in LNG shipments and lower gold exports.
Canada's decision to hike interest rates overnight raises questions about whether there's guidance to be found for Australia, given the similarities between the two resource-rich countries.
Explicit bias, racist and sexist comments, and offensive 'jokes', are rife in corporate Australia according to a new report
Australia's economy expanded by 0.8 per cent in the June quarter and grew 1.8 per cent over the 12 months to June, official figures show.
Sarah O'Reilly has just spent $500 on clothes and cosmetics. On a spring trip to Melbourne from Perth the 46 year old and her teenage daughter Maddison had also just enjoyed a lunch out - which they say they normally do about once a week.
Jakarta: Indonesia has complained to the World Trade Organisation over a protectionist tariff imposed by Australia on paper imports, in a move that could overshadow the last months of sensitive free-trade negotiations.
Corporate America's sweetheart, Ariel Investments president Mellody Hobson, talks on gender and politics.
Wages are about to stir, says Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe
It's looking like the best economic spring in years as non-mining investment finally shows signs of life.
The Reserve Bank board has kept its cash rate on hold at a record low of 1.5 per cent for the 13th consecutive month, amid a host of signs that the economy is picking up.
According to the Housing Industry Association’s housing affordability index, Queenslanders spend an average of $2287 on monthly mortgage repayments.
Wages and salaries rose 1.2 per cent, or $1.6 billion, in the three months to June in a sign that businesses are finally willing to share their fortunes with workers.
Job advertisements rose for a sixth straight month in August, suggesting the strong pick-up in employment seen so far this year could run for a while yet.
Australia is stuck in an economic disconnect, and it's leaving the RBA with little choice but to leave rates on hold.
Housing affordability in Sydney has slumped to an all-time low.
Econocrats' job is to minimise the damage from lurch to populism.
Citi Australia plans to spend an extra $1.5 million on its Pathway to Progress program.
It's time to take a step back because people who should know better won't stop going into panic mode.
The number of Aboriginal Australians living in NSW and Victoria has doubled since 2001.
The only thing rising in August across local assets has been government bond yields as economic data underlined the divide between bullish companies and downbeat consumers.
I'm not sure big bosses today understand about sharing. Don't take it all for yourself.
In an economy growing at a moderate pace at best, the US job market keeps on shining.
The Australian dollar has jumped towards US 80 cents on Wednesday after building approvals and construction data were better than forecast.
Housing affordability is likely to be an issue for at least 40 years, with the demand for new homes needing bold policy, a major new report says.
Bold Businesses podcast: Kat Logan took Buttercream Bakery from her parents garage to a $500,000 business.
The competition watchdog launches proceedings against a waste management firm for alleged unfair terms in its contracts.
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