Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
CapEx Report
ABS data shows renewables growth energising private capital expenditure.
Inflation & Construction
Inflation holds at 3.8% while construction work done dips 0.1%.
Employment Stability
National unemployment rate confirmed at 4.1%.
Wage Growth Data
ABS reports a 0.8% increase in the Wage Price Index for Q4 2025.
Victoria's latest crime statistics reveal that minors are now responsible for the majority of carjackings and home invasions, prompting a significant shift in law enforcement and judicial strategy. While overall crime rates show signs of stabilizing, the state is grappling with a 96.9% increase in car thefts over three years, fueled by the proliferation of key cloning technology.
While women are nearing parity in primary residential ownership, a significant gap remains in the investment property sector, where men continue to dominate passive income streams. This disparity, driven by the gender pay gap and career interruptions, is creating long-term wealth inequality in Australia's most critical asset class.
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals a surge in capital expenditure within the renewable energy sector, even as headline inflation remains persistent at 3.8%. This investment boom is emerging as a critical pillar of economic support amid a broader slowdown in construction and manufacturing.