Is it not a bit hypocritical Aussies are anti-immigration but are willing to move to another country to live an "easier and cheaper life?" - Basically what the title says. There are many people around the world who want to migrate to Australia to live a better life just as ... See More so many Aussies who want to move aboard for a life that is easier for them mentally and financially. Are you willing to learn the language and try to engage and respect the culture of the foreign country you wish to move to with the same standards you hold for people trying to flock to Australia? Don't worry, I'm well aware of the cost of living and housing issues we face, it's not uniquely an Australian problem.

Is it normal to pay this much tax? - Hi, I just started a new job with a salary of 85k + super. Gross pay is ~7k a month. After taxes it comes down to ~5k. I do have HECS debt and they are aware of it. Is this normal ... See More or did I stuff up one of the forms??

Repeat after me: building any new homes reduces housing costs for all

Why is government allowing mass immigration when we are in a housing crisis ?? - What is the economic reasons behind not blocking the mass immigration to ease on housing shortage ?

Landlords are not 'mums and dads'

Saying no to doing expensive things with friends -
I have a lot of friends from very wealthy backgrounds (result of going to boarding school and Ag Uni). I am defiantly not from a wealthy background, however my parents worked hard to get my siblings and I through boarding school ... See More in rural WA. I love my friends and they don’t gloat but I’m finding it frustrating when I decline expensive activities and they come back with “come on you only live once”. Sorry but I know you have a family business/farm to fall back on and are getting your house deposit funded etc, some of us can’t do this. Obviously I can’t say that and they do work hard in their own careers but they have that security of their future behind them through family wealth and really don’t know how the other half live. No fault of theirs either it’s just luck of the draw and good on their families for working to get to that position.

Victoria signs off on new Airbnb levy - should the rest of Australia follow suit and jack up the prices?