Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
By Patrick Commins Economics editor
<strong>Exclusive: </strong>Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets and are less likely to affect first-time property owners
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/13/liberals-are-scaring-first-home-buyers-with-warnings-of-negative-equity-but-experts-believe-theres-little-to-worry-about
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Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
Exclusive: Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets and are less likely to affect first-time property owners
Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas
By Patrick Commins Economics editor
‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/10/womens-sport-teams-wealthier-countries-do-better-australia-football-matildas-success
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Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas
‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute
About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling
Unions had demanded a 6% pay increase for those on minimum wage after war in the Middle East pushed inflation higher
About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling
Unions had demanded a 6% pay increase for those on minimum wage after war in the Middle East pushed inflation higher
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