Economy

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed a continued rise in the consumer price index (CPI) during the December 2015 quarter.

Professional services giant PwC has warned that Australia faces the risk of a recession in the next three years as economic headwinds increase.

The New South Wales government has moved closer to implementing a "flexible" regulatory framework for the peer-to-peer economy, arguing that it will drive innovation and fuel start-ups ...

Multi-units are largely to blame for a third consecutive monthly decline in new home sales, according to a new report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

For the first time in six months, the portion of Australian housing loans in arrears have increased for prime and non-conforming residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).

One Australian state is about to experience a surge in foreign investment in residential real estate, according to a respected property survey.

The chief executive of one of Australia’s largest mortgage lenders has announced he will retire after 24 years with the bank.

One of the country’s most senior politicians has used a keynote speech to identify solutions to the housing affordability problem.

A multi-state group that planned to secure a backdoor listing on the ASX this month has been forced to cancel its plans.

As consumer confidence falls and housing activity passes its peak, one leading economist has expressed his concern for the Australian economy.