HECS debt, childcare bills; house prices rise; NAB boss responds to rumours

Thursday 24 July 2025 Federal parliament is back, with legislation to reduce HECS debt and safeguard childcare facilities likely to pass with broad support.  And more, including: House prices are rising in all eight capital cities – the first time that’s happened since COVID.  New research shows renters are paying around $10,000 per year more than pre-COVID.  NAB’s boss addresses concerns about his behaviour. The US and Japan do a trade deal.  Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's the money habits we formed years ago, and how to break the bad ones. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.