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What is capital gains tax and why is everyone talking about it again?
Capital gains tax is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, and what's behind this latest discussion?
26 February 2026
CPI: Housing and energy costs lift but headline inflation flat, ABS January data shows
January CPI data saw headline inflation stuck at 3.8%, but underlying pressure edged higher as housing and electricity costs lifted.
25 February 2026
US tariffs: A legal setback, but is anything really changing?
US court ruling enforces the rules, but tariffs are here to stay.
24 February 2026
CPI: RBA to weigh fresh inflation data after electricity rebates end
January’s ABS inflation data this week will help settle whether the RBA’s February rate rise was a one off or the start of more increases.
23 February 2026
Trend unemployment edges down to 4.1%, strengthening case for another RBA rate increase
Australia’s jobs market showed better than expected strength in January, increasing the chances of another RBA hike in May to put the brakes on inf...
19 February 2026
Regional housing markets are outpacing capital cities
Homebuyers are again pushing into regional Australia, where values are rising faster than in the capitals and rents are climbing sharply too.
18 February 2026