Economy
21 August 2026
Younger buyers go big on deposits despite affordability pressures
Younger Australians are entering the property market with larger deposits than previous generations, despite elevated house prices and ongoing cost-of-living pressures, new ...
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Broker
Acquisition deal strengthens brokerage’s commercial capability
21 August 2026
Melbourne-based Acceptance Finance has completed the acquisition of a brokerage as it seeks to expand into commercial finance.
Regulation
‘Widow tax’ bill passes Parliament
21 August 2026
The tax reform bill that makes the asset write-off permanent and closes the ‘widow tax’ loophole has finally passed both houses, after months of debate.
Lender
The policy round-up: Lender changes at a glance 14–21 August
21 August 2026
Lenders have been pushing out new products and tweaking policy to keep their offerings competitive. Here’s all the changes you need to know about.