Economy

Australian lenders prevented more than $1.5 billion in fraudulent financial applications in 2025, according to new insights from Equifax, even as fraud attempts continue to rise and shift ...

The capital gains tax discount is distorting investment, worsening housing affordability, and increasing inequality, according to a Senate inquiry, with a range of reforms suggested to ...

Although the RBA’s cash decision won’t be a surprise for most, it underscores a shifting outlook for brokers as the prospect of a renewed tightening cycle comes into focus.

ASIC has warned young Australians against relying on AI and social media for financial information after a survey revealed that a growing number are using these sources to make decisions ...

Australian business confidence may be slipping into negative territory, but demand for credit is telling a different story, with many small and medium-sized enterprises quietly preparing for ...

The Western Australian government has expanded its stamp duty concession scheme for off-the-plan and under-construction homes as part of a broader effort to address the state’s ongoing ...

As fraud concerns grow across the broking industry, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that one in seven Australians has experienced personal fraud.

Female business owners say they face inconsistent treatment when seeking finance, including questions about partners or children, assumptions about earnings, and penalties related to time ...

Commercial brokers expect strong borrowing demand from Australia’s healthcare, financial, and professional services sectors in the coming months, while outlooks for trade-related industries ...

The findings illustrate challenges facing many businesses, with confidence dipping into negative territory for the first time in almost a year.