Rate hikes likely not needed anytime soon, as cost pressures stable
Hours worked in the business sector fell by 0.1% in the quarter
Regulator offering $30,000 grants for academic research on competitiveness
Government aims to reduce share of temporary residents to 5% of population
Deteriorating government finances could weigh on sovereign in medium term
Tax incentives, infrastructure spending should help, analysts say
Housing and business competitiveness will likely be top priorities
Carolyn Rogers says a more productive economy will be more resilient to trade shocks
Review identifies efficiencies across departments, from border rules to defence
Canadian exchanges among foreign venues expanding role in Aussie markets