Business Reports

Wed Apr 24

6 graphs that explain today’s CPI

Written by John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra

Australia’s inflation rate has fallen for the fifth successive quarter, and it’s now less than half of what it was back in late 2022.

The annual rate peaked at 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 and is now just 3.6%, in the March quarter figures released on Wednesday, leaving it within spitting...

Introducing land rent, the ACT's excellent idea for making houses cheaper
In Canberra you can build on land you don't own.ShutterstockAustralian home prices have risen 60% in the past five years. That’s great news for the seven million households who own…
The shocking truth about insurance. We pick bad policies even with good information
Even with a simple choice between an obviously good product and an obviously bad one, many people choose wrong.ShutterstockThe Financial Services Royal Commission has highlighted the astonishment and anger of…
Employers beware: 4 in 5 organisations see staff taking sick leave around public holidays
On the eve of the June long weekend, an industry association has released data that reveals the prevalence of employee sick leave around public holidays – with 85 per cent…
how buy now, pay later apps influence young people's spending
www.shutterstock.comYoung people are often blamed for making irresponsible choices with money. But the real issue is not whether they eat too many expensive cafe breakfasts. Young Australians today face an…

Crafting Your Legacy: The Importance of Estate Planning Services

Estate planning is an essential aspect of financial and personal well-being that often goes overlooked until it's too late. It involves making cruci...

The Bulletin