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Home building approvals decline in latest month

Data Alert | Building Approvals for March 2025 The total number of dwellings approved fell 8.8 per cent in March, to 15,220 - based on seasonally adjusted data. However, over the year to March 25, approvals are up 13.4%. Declines were seen across all dwelling types in March

Factional balance of Albanese's new Cabinet

ALP Left faction has balance of power in Albanese Cabinet. Factional alignments within the ALP are often categorized as "Left" or "Right," though there are also sub-factions and independent alignments. It is not always clear which member of parliament belongs to which faction, and it is

Economy | 15 year comparison - industry winners & losers

In yesterday's post, I published a chart showing changes in business turnover over the past year, broken down by both broad industry groups and sub-groups. Today’s chart covers the same industries but shifts the focus to a fifteen-year comparison, offering a look at major structural change in

Liberal leadership | Andrew Robb makes important contribution

Former Minister and Liberal Party State Director Andrew Robb’s opinion article on the election result is worth reading, particularly in light of the Liberal leadership contest set to play out this week. Robb essentially argues that the party need not overreact to the result—it was all Trump’s

Which industries are booming...and those busting?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) publishes a high-quality data series titled the Monthly Business Turnover Indicator. These statistics offer insight into the short-term movements in economic activity across selected industries. Derived from Business Activity Statement (BAS) data submitted to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the series tracks monthly changes

Diagnosing the Liberal's women problem

News reports have suggested that the 'moderate' wing of the Liberal Party is on the verge of splitting and forming a new political party. Those on the Liberal 'Right' are convinced the party was too wishy-washy in its policy prescriptions and should have been bolder—specifically,

"He Cuts, You Pay" - Explained

A post helping to explain the Australian election

Westpac & NAB - difference has emerged on mortgage risk

Australian banks are amongst the most profitable in the world. But they have significant differences.

Election | Analysis confirms Liberals have to address women & environment

Australian election analysis

Employment-to-population ratio at near record high

Analysis of the Australian employment situation.