RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Inflation Remains High, Further Rate Hike Still Possible
Desi Australia August 12, 2026
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RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Inflation Remains High, Further Rate Hike Still Possible

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, maintaining its current setting at its August 2026 monetary policy meeting. The decision was broadly expected by financial markets, but the central bank’s latest comments indicate that interest rates could still rise again if inflationary pressures remain stronger than anticipated. […]

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Albanese Government Rolls Out Major Cost-Of-Living Reforms As New Measures Take Effect From July 1
Desi Australia July 1, 2026
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Albanese Government Rolls Out Major Cost-Of-Living Reforms As New Measures Take Effect From July 1

The Albanese Labor Government has introduced a broad package of new reforms from 1 July 2026, delivering significant changes aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures, strengthening Australia’s healthcare system, supporting working families and boosting economic growth. The latest measures include fresh tax cuts, an expansion of Paid Parental Leave, increased hospital funding, higher wages for millions […]

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Australia Needs More Than a Housing Tax Debate
Max Riaz June 11, 2026
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Australia Needs More Than a Housing Tax Debate

Reflections Following a Discussion with Angus Taylor on Housing, Negative Gearing and Capital Gains Tax Australia’s housing debate has become increasingly polarised. On one side are those who argue that negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions are the primary causes of housing unaffordability. On the other are those who insist the problem is entirely […]

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