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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... "first and foremost consumers". "Removing future inflows to destination economies forgoes would-be migrant spending on housing, goods, and services, dampening aggregate demand and weighing on inflation in the early years of the scenario," the report ...

$50k a minute: Billionaire wealth boom highlights inequality in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026  |  NEWS
... between Australia's wealthiest individuals and households facing persistent cost of living pressures, including rising housing, grocery and energy costs. According to the analysis, the nation's 20 richest Australian's now hold more wealth ...

Government unveils $47bn national housing overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
The federal government has unveiled a sweeping $47 billion housing strategy aimed at tackling Australia's worsening affordability crisis, lifting housing supply and reshaping the country's rental, tax and social housing settings over the long term. ...

Sustainable debt market reaches US$7tn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... sustainability bonds have also continued to expand as investors broaden their focus beyond climate mitigation toward affordable housing, healthcare, education and inclusive growth initiatives. Despite the sector's growth, Climate Bonds warned significantly ...

Modern methods of construction key to solving the housing crisis

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... It comes as Australia is projecting a national shortfall of between 200,000 and 300,000 dwellings against the National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029, the report said. Average construction times have risen 40% since the pandemic ...

Minderoo backs UNSW research on impact investing

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... will launch a $1 million UNSW Business School research initiative to help direct investment capital towards affordable housing, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth. Minderoo is backed by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment ...

Pendal invests to boost social, low-carbon transportation pipelines

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... around 350 beds. The bond has also supported the delivery of more than 1200 dwellings to be used as social and affordable housing. Pendal said the investment allow investors to direct capital toward a wide range of activities that support climate stability ...

Budget criticised for missing key clean energy opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... heavy machinery that use most of Australia's diesel. "This Federal Budget includes serious tax reform to deal with the housing crisis, but a patchwork of fossil fuel subsidies and short-term handouts that keep us dependent on fossil fuels from volatile ...

Housing affordability pushes people to homelessness: Homelessness NSW

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
A Homelessness NSW report has revealed the number of NSW households on the priority social housing waitlist has more than doubled in four years, with some communities recording increases up to 500%. The Housing Code Red report found 12,478 households ...

Budget to modernise environmental approval framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026  |  NEWS
... million to modernise Australia's environmental approvals framework, with industry groups arguing the reforms could help ease housing supply constraints by reducing delays and duplication across the planning system. Housing Industry Association (HIA) ...
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