SBS News In Depth

New research has put a dollar value on the benefits of providing settlement supports to humanitarian migrants. A report from Deloitte Access Economics found providing support early is the key to improving economic outcomes, as well as education, skills and well being. Here's what you need to know.

Australia’s residential property wealth has fallen for the first time in four years, helping push consumer confidence deeper into pessimistic territory. In this episode of SBS On the Money, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Matt Hassan, Senior Economist at Westpac, about what the housing downturn means for homeowners, spending and interest rates. The Australian sharemarket also hits a six-week low, with Stuart Roberts from Stocks Down Under unpacking the market moves, while a weaker French wine harvest could soon mean higher prices for champagne as wine economist Kym Anderson tells Tom Kennedy.

One Nation has proposed a policy to allow homeowners and renters to unlock some of their super to pay pressing bills. The government has moved to scuttle the policy, while the opposition and economists have warned it will drive up inflation, and cause more interest rate rises that will increase cost of living pressures further.

Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Management goes through today's Australian share market action including plans for Kogan.com CEO Ruslan Kogan to restructure his pay, which would see him receiving the minimum wage.

As Australia settles into spring, experts are urging people not to let their guard down against seasonal illnesses. Respiratory illnesses continue to circulate among populations, with higher spring pollen levels also expected to trigger asthma and allergy symptoms. Here's what you need to know.