There are concerns the steel industry could soon collapse as manufacturers face increasing pressure from rising power prices and cheap imports. Chief executive of the Australian Steel Institute Mark Cain says they requested the government take action to protect Australia’s steel industry. “The way it might be implemented would be up to the government to […]
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Michael McLaren’s questions regarding the plan to sell off defence sites
The federal government is poised to sell off a number of Australia’s most historic defence sites following a report published in 2023. It’s left Michael McLaren to wonder why the government has sat on the report for more than two years. “I know it’s not everything, but especially in institutions like the Defence Force, tradition […]
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The ACTU proposal which would impact property investors
The ACTU have called on the government to slash the capital gains tax discount. Michael McLaren says the union believe the tax has likely driven inequality, even if the current system gives investors advantages. “Enticing investors to support property, it helps grow the pool of available rental properties. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: […]
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Reserve Bank makes cash rate decision
The Reserve Bank has raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, the first rate hike in over two years. The decision to hike the cash rate comes after inflation increased in the quarter to December, rising from 3.2 per cent to 3.8 per cent. It was heavily speculated in the […]
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‘Snake oil’ – Michael McLaren on the looming cash rate rise
Michael McLaren says all eyes will be on the Reserve Bank’s cash rate announcement expected tomorrow. He says the looming rate rise shows Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ economic policies and excessive spending have come home to roost. “Even Jim couldn’t defy the iron laws of economics, but as is so often the case, when the political […]
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Each Friday, Michael McLaren is joined by Domain’s Alice Stolz for ‘The Real Estate Show’, looking at Sydney’s hot property market and taking your questions. Fill in this 2GB Afternoons Property Valuation Form to send to our team! – (Your details will be stored with us so that we can take it to our Real […]
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