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Stamp duty axed for ACT first home buyers
First home buyers in the ACT will no longer pay stamp duty from July 1, as the territory government expands its long-running tax overhaul.
10 June 2026
National emergency fleet secures first cargo ship
A cargo ship capable of transporting fertiliser, cargo and emergency supplies will become the first vessel in the federal government’s strategic ma...
29 May 2026
What are bonds, how do they work, and why does the bond market matter?
Bonds and bond markets are an important part of the economy, but most people don’t know a lot about them. Here’s a guide to what they do and how th...
25 May 2026
2026 Budget: Updated housing outlook
With major changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing announced in the Budget, CBA Senior Economist Trent Saunders analyses the impact on ho...
13 May 2026
2026-27 Federal Budget: Big ambitions, mixed results
CommBank economists examine whether the much-anticipated 2026-27 federal budget lives up to its major ambitions.
12 May 2026
Get up to speed on negative gearing
Australians have been arguing about negative gearing for forty years, and the 2026-27 federal budget has brought major changes. What’s the deal?
12 May 2026