Australian officials link interest rates to housing slowdown, disclose bonus and safety concerns

Australian officials link interest rates to housing slowdown, disclose bonus and safety concerns

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson told the Senate that higher interest rates are the main cause of the recent slowdown in Australia's housing market, and Australia Post disclosed a $1.2 million bonus for its chief executive, while Woolworths reported a rise in revenue and lawmakers raised concerns about safety threats to parliamentarians. Earlier, Treasury officials had linked higher rates to a decline in property prices and authorities had warned of threats to politicians, and Woolworths had noted revenue growth.

Acteurs

Jenny Wilkinson Krissy Barrett Fatima Payman Paul Graham Sarah Henderson David Shoebridge Anika Wells Ted O’Brien Woolworths Australia Post

Lieux

Canberra, Australia Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia Western Australia Australia

Articles

28 octobre 2026
4 au total
Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened
Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened

The Guardian • 28 oct. 06h35

Treasury officials linked higher interest rates to a property price decline, while Woolworths reported revenue growth, and authorities highlighted threats to politicians and a controversial bonus at Australia Post.

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Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened
Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened

The Guardian • 28 oct. 06h35

During Senate estimates, Treasury secretary highlighted interest rates as the main driver of the housing slowdown, Australia Post disclosed a $1.2 million bonus for its chief executive, and Woolworths reported a rise in revenue, while lawmakers raised safety issues for parliamentarians.

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Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened
Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened

The Guardian • 28 oct. 06h35

Treasury secretary attributes the property price decline mainly to higher interest rates, while Australia Post’s former chief executive received a $1.2 million bonus and politicians reported increased threats and safety issues.

Crédibilité 71% Manip. 12% Centre
Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened
Coalition MP ejected from question time after swearing at PM - as it happened

The Guardian • 28 oct. 06h35

Treasury secretary attributes the property price decline mainly to higher interest rates, while Australia Post’s former chief executive received a $1.2 million bonus and politicians reported increased threats and safety issues.

Crédibilité 71% Manip. 12% Centre
27 octobre 2026
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The Guardian • 27 oct. 22h33

Treasury secretary attributes the property price decline mainly to higher interest rates, while Australia Post’s former chief executive received a $1.2 million bonus and politicians reported increased threats and safety issues.

Crédibilité 71% Manip. 12% Centre