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Dwellings Approved Decrease 1.9% in March 2026

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported total dwellings approved fell 1.9 per cent in March 2026, following a revised 0.9 per cent increase in February, with private sector house approvals down 3.8 per cent.

Annual CPI Inflation Recorded at 4.6% in March 2026

The Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on April 29, 2026. This annual rate increased from 3.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by housing (+6.5%),...

Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.3 Per Cent in March

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports the unemployment rate remained at 4.3 per cent in March 2026, with employment increasing by approximately 7,000 people and the participation rate recorded at 66.6 per cent. FLIR – Pressure Point: Persistent labour market...

Sugary Drink Purchases Higher in Disadvantaged Areas

Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows households in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas purchased approximately 26 per cent more sugar-sweetened drinks than the national average, while those in the least disadvantaged areas purchased around 29 per cent...