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Budget boosts fuel security, misses clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... machinery that use most of Australia's diesel. "This Federal Budget includes serious tax reform to deal with the housing crisis, but a patchwork of fossil fuel subsidies and short-term handouts that keep us dependent on fossil fuels from volatile ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... described the findings as simplistic and one dimensional, saying it is actually a lack of supply that is driving the housing crisis, and a simple tweak to tax is not a solution. This view is supported by advice from the Reserve Bank of Australia, citing ...

Now is the best time to invest in infrastructure: Palisade

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025

... see as the big opportunity right now is in social and affordable housing. We know we're in the middle of a housing crisis. "At a time when demand for social housing is increasing rapidly, the stock available is reducing. It's that supply-and-demand ...

Small construction firms drag productivity: CEDA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2025

Australia's laggard construction productivity and deepening housing crisis have been made worse by the small businesses that dominate the sector, the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) says. While several factors have contributed ...

Future Fund muscles past annual target return, lags in March quarter

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025

... Albanese and treasurer Jim Chalmers, "that model has now been decisively overhauled." With public debt soaring, a housing crisis that's hitting the younger generation, and a climate emergency demanding decisive action, Global SWF said the Labor government ...

Chalmers boosts Help to Buy scheme, construction sector

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025

... housing construction sector is lagging Australia's productivity levels by 49% and is helping fuel the affordable housing crisis. The study calculates the number of dwellings completed per hour by housing construction workers has declined by 53% since ...

Housing construction lags broader economy by 49%: PC

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 17 FEB 2025

... housing construction sector is lagging Australia's productivity levels by 49% and is helping fuel the affordable housing crisis, a new report from the Productivity Commission reveals. The Housing construction productivity: Can we fix it? report calculates ...

IFM urges investment in housing, hires former Dexus chief

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2024

... on the table. There's a genuine opportunity to harness Australia's superannuation savings to help solve our housing crisis," Hayhurst said. "The alternative - a future of deepening housing insecurity and social instability - is simply unthinkable." ...

HAFF receives first round commitments

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024

... Wendy Hayhurst said. "It's heartening to see the Commonwealth taking decisive action to address Australia's housing crisis - and not a moment too soon. And, with the funding tap at last beginning to flow, it's also reassuring that the government ...

Too much being asked of super trustees: Levy

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024

... much to expect superannuation trustees to fix Australia's housing problem. Levy said she is sympathetic to the housing crisis, noting that she agrees owning a home does help in retirement, but said it shouldn't be on super trustees to solve the issue ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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