Broker
15 January 2026
Brokers warn CGT discount cuts won’t solve housing problems
Brokers have entered the debate over the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, saying that reform could create new stresses in the housing market without fixing the underlying ...
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Economy
Inflation drop shifts consumer focus to savings
15 January 2026
Australians are starting the year with a renewed focus on savings, as a surprise drop in inflation eases pressure and allows consumers to shift their financial priorities, ...
Economy
Rate fears dominate as consumer confidence weakens in January
15 January 2026
Concerns about rising mortgage rates have pushed consumer sentiment to its most pessimistic level in more than a year.
Broker
The broker channel isn’t under threat – but many broker businesses are
14 January 2026
While the broker channel remains dominant, the real risk lies in the fragile business structures beneath it – and why strengthening broker businesses, not defending market ...