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New shadow assistant treasurer and financial services minister announced

The leader of the opposition has announced changes to his shadow ministry, welcoming a new shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services.

PODCAST: Should introducers be paid for referrals?

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RMBS prime arrears continue to rise: S&P

Prime RMBS arrears have continued to rise in Q4, S&P’s latest RMBS report reveals, but may be ‘tempered’ by forecast rate cuts.

Inflation stays at 2-year low

Inflation has fallen by more than expected, with economists suggesting the stats will stay the RBA’s hand next month.

The evolving landscape of the Australian mortgage broking industry

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgage market.

Former treasurer warns against creating new RBA boards

Creating a new monetary policy board and a governance board at the RBA is a “bureaucratic” solution that won’t improve the system, Peter Costello has said.

Domain calls for government action to support FHBs

Amid rising house prices and ‘stretched’ serviceability, the real estate listing company has urged the government to help support more first home buyers.

RBA releases reasoning behind cash rate decision

The central bank has released the minutes from its first monetary policy decision for 2024 and why it decided to leave the cash rate unchanged.

Should property taxes be changed?

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgage market.

Unemployment up, but remains stable: ABS

The unemployment rate has risen to levels not seen since January 2022, the ABS has reported.

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