Cost of Living

Electricity demand is rising, with a new report warning of supply shortfalls as coal plants retire before replacements are ready.

‘Most people in kitchens find it hard to have relationships, never mind children,’ said Chris Wright, a professor of work and labour market policy.

‘We don’t want Victoria to be seen as a place that’s too hard to do business,’ says CEO Scott Veenker of the Committee for Melbourne.

July’s jobs boost came from a 60,000 rise in full-time roles, which offset the 36,000 drop in part-time roles.

The call comes as stakeholders gear up for the Economic Reform Roundtable next week to improve Australia’s lagging productivity.

It may seem counterintuitive, but working longer hours can make you less money, the e61 Institute says.

Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 12, at least 20 Australian transport and logistics companies have lodged insolvency or winding-up notices.

The board said there is now more clarity on US tariffs and global policy responses, making extreme scenarios less likely.

Australia’s small business have been struggling, with the business insolvency rates remaining high in 2025.

The National Debt Helpline received a record number of calls in the last financial year.

As national cost-of-living growth slowed, pensioners and those on government payments saw the sharpest rise in costs.

More than 1,100 people will be impacted.

Just 1 in 8 owners would be swayed by further restrictions or levies; most would leave their properties empty rather than convert them to long-term rentals.

‘We are making them destitute. They can’t afford their power,’ the Nationals MP said.

The move appears to be a pitch to voters ahead of the 2026 state election.

The Commission argues tax reforms could investment by $7.4 billion and boost GDP by $14.6 billion.

The report also warned that if BPIC rules remained in place until 2030 it would cost Queenslanders another 26,500 homes, and an extra 8.3 percent in rents.

The opposition honed in on cost of living during parliamentary Question Time.

Lower global fuel prices drove inflation down, while electricity, fruit, and health costs pushed quarterly prices higher.

‘The size of your bank balance shouldn’t determine the quality of your healthcare,’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Electricity demand is rising, with a new report warning of supply shortfalls as coal plants retire before replacements are ready.

‘Most people in kitchens find it hard to have relationships, never mind children,’ said Chris Wright, a professor of work and labour market policy.

‘We don’t want Victoria to be seen as a place that’s too hard to do business,’ says CEO Scott Veenker of the Committee for Melbourne.

July’s jobs boost came from a 60,000 rise in full-time roles, which offset the 36,000 drop in part-time roles.

The call comes as stakeholders gear up for the Economic Reform Roundtable next week to improve Australia’s lagging productivity.

It may seem counterintuitive, but working longer hours can make you less money, the e61 Institute says.

Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 12, at least 20 Australian transport and logistics companies have lodged insolvency or winding-up notices.

The board said there is now more clarity on US tariffs and global policy responses, making extreme scenarios less likely.

Australia’s small business have been struggling, with the business insolvency rates remaining high in 2025.

The National Debt Helpline received a record number of calls in the last financial year.

As national cost-of-living growth slowed, pensioners and those on government payments saw the sharpest rise in costs.

More than 1,100 people will be impacted.

Just 1 in 8 owners would be swayed by further restrictions or levies; most would leave their properties empty rather than convert them to long-term rentals.

‘We are making them destitute. They can’t afford their power,’ the Nationals MP said.

The move appears to be a pitch to voters ahead of the 2026 state election.

The Commission argues tax reforms could investment by $7.4 billion and boost GDP by $14.6 billion.

The report also warned that if BPIC rules remained in place until 2030 it would cost Queenslanders another 26,500 homes, and an extra 8.3 percent in rents.

The opposition honed in on cost of living during parliamentary Question Time.

Lower global fuel prices drove inflation down, while electricity, fruit, and health costs pushed quarterly prices higher.

‘The size of your bank balance shouldn’t determine the quality of your healthcare,’ said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.