All posts tagged "economy"
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725BuildingBuilders back well targeted stimulus
The Government’s $17.6 billion stimulus package should bolster economic resilience in the face of the current challenge.
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383News and ViewsStimulus package welcome but challenges still ahead
The Federal Government’s economic stimulus package will provide welcome support for Australian businesses and households, but there are still significant challenges ahead...
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2.5KRetailRetailers welcome Government stimulus to buffer economy
The National Retail Association has welcomed the stimulus package announced by the Federal Government to buffer the economy as the Coronavirus outbreak...
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395News and ViewsStimulus measures will support home building
“HIA welcomes the Australian Government stimulus package, particularly the support provided for apprentices,” said HIA Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
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1.3KRetailAustralia’s catastrophic events disrupt the retail sector
Retailers have felt the brunt of Australia’s summer of disaster, with sales figures taking a major hit in January (2020) due to...
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349News and ViewsHousing downturn weighs on growth in GDP
“Residential building continued to contract in the final quarter of 2019, weighing on overall economic growth,” said Diwa Hopkins, HIA Senior Economist.
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309News and ViewsResponse Interest rate cut a prudent response
“Today’s (March 3 2020) decision by the RBA board to lower the cash rate is the prudent course of action.
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272BuildingLenders must pass full interest cut on to borrowers
“Banks and other lenders need to pass today’s (March 3 2020) rate cut on in full without delay,” Master Builders Chief Economist...
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287News and ViewsHome building a weight on national economy in 2019
“The credit squeeze and its impact on home building weighed heavily on Australia’s economy in 2019,” commented HIA Senior Economist, Diwa Hopkins.
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555News and ViewsBoost to infrastructure spending will create jobs and stimulate activity across the economy
“Ai Group welcomes reports that the federal government will boost infrastructure spending over the next few years. Extra infrastructure work will create...
