Broker 16 June 2026

Brokers weigh impact of 'new normal' rate environment

While the widely anticipated rate hold came to fruition at the Reserve Bank of Australia's June meeting, brokers are warning that the current economic climate is having a ...

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Economy

RBA announces first cash rate decision since budget

16 June 2026

Following three consecutive rate hikes, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its first cash rate decision since the release of the federal budget.

Regulation

Opposition Leader meets brokers as CGT backlash builds

16 June 2026

Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor has met with mortgage brokers and other small-business owners as resistance to the federal budget’s changes to capital gains tax ...

Property

Bridging loan demand skyrockets as sellers opt out of waiting game

16 June 2026

A ‘buyer’s market’ has led to a surge in bridging loan demand, particularly in Victoria, which has seen demand skyrocket 46 per cent on its six-month average.