'Prepare contingency plans': Perth house prices barely move in past decade

[WA Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, 10th December, 2018 AM edition [The OECD has warned the federal government to prepare for the effects on the economy if housing prices fall.]( ['Prepare contingency plans': Perth house prices barely move in past decade]( BY Shane Wright The OECD has warned the Morrison government to start planning now for a house-price induced downward spiral that would end the nation's unparalleled run of growth. --------------------------------------------------------------- Top stories [Horror Indian Ocean Drive crash sparks 'human error' question]( The latest incident on the road happened just after 3pm near Cooljarloo on Sunday afternoon, when a bus carrying passengers and a 4WD towing a caravan collided. 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