About the author

Harrison is a Research Analyst and Editor at InfoChoice. He is also the Assistant Editor at sister comparison site Savings.com.au. Together with Dominic Beattie, he co-hosts the Savings Tip Jar podcast, interviewing guests from some of the most prominent financial institutions in Australia.

Prior to joining the InfoChoice Group in January 2020, he worked for some of Australia's largest comparison sites and media organisations. With a keen interest in the economy, housing policy, and personal finance, Harrison strives to deliver and edit news and guides that are engaging, thought-provoking, and simple to read.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Journalism (2015), Griffith University

  • RG146 (Kaplan, 2024)

In the media

Savings.com.au · Harrison Astbury on 2NUR FM


Harrison's latest articles

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Home Loan Statistics Australia

Compare mortgage statistics such as average interest rates, average home loan sizes, first home buyer numbers and more.

2 day(s) ago
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Home Loan Cashback Offers and Deals

High interest rates put the kibosh on the litany of cashback offers out there, but there are still a number of lenders offer...

02 Jun 2025
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What's happening to my savings account after the RBA cash rate cut?

In case you didn't receive email correspondence, here are the changes observed for prominent banks and savings accounts in the wake of the May 2025 decision....

30 May 2025
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Credit Cards with Lounge Access

We all want to see beyond the velvet rope, and finding a good credit card with airport lounge access can have you feeling like a high flyer - but at what cos...

27 May 2025
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The curious case of delayed home loan interest rate reductions

Banks have wasted no time in dropping interest rates on savings accounts, but for those with a mortgage, relief has to wait a while. 

26 May 2025
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RBA rate cut May 2025 - Is your lender passing it on?

See what the likes of CommBank, Westpac, NAB, ANZ and others are doing in the wake of the second rate cut in 2025.

22 May 2025
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History of RBA Cash Rate in Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate target in-part determines interest rates on financial products.

20 May 2025
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Understanding Term Deposit Rollovers & Maturity

There comes a time in every term deposit’s life where it gets close to maturity. But what are your options at this juncture? One is rollover.

08 May 2025
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Home Loan Cashback Offers and Deals

High interest rates put the kibosh on the litany of cashback offers out there, but there are still a number of lenders offer...

02 Apr 2025
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The stuff the government won't crow about in the budget

ANALYSIS: In what could very well be the final budget of this government - and certainly of the 47th Parliament - Treasurer Jim Chalmers saved his worst unti...

25 Mar 2025
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How Not Providing Your TFN Can Impact Your Savings

Banks encourage you to input your Tax File Number (TFN) when opening a savings account - but what happens if you don’t do it?

17 Mar 2025
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How much do you need for a home loan deposit?

As the old saying goes, the bigger the better, and in many cases you need at least a 20% deposit, but you might be able to get into the housing market with a...

13 Mar 2025