It's not just rates that are on the rise

Fiona Katauskas

Tue 29 Sep 2026 09.33 AEST

Economy

It's not just rates that are on the rise

OPINION

From pilot to powerhouse: expanding WA’s sustainable bond market

By Brad Hiller & Brad Pettit

Now a staple of global finance, GSS bonds offer a powerful mechanism to fund pressing environmental and social initiatives that lie outside traditional government budgets.

Environment & Biodiversity Economy

OFF THE CHARTS

If the RBA forecasts continue, real wages won’t recover to 2021 levels until 2044

By Greg Jericho

Last week, when the Reserve Bank announced it had raised the cash rate to 4.85%, it also released its latest forecasts for the economy in its Statement on Monetary Policy. For those hoping for a recovery in lost living standards, the news was very grim.

Economy

OPINION

Six ways to save the Commonwealth billions, fairly and efficiently

By Matt Grudnoff & Greg Jericho

If the government wants to pursue significant spending cuts, this piece proposes six options that help achieve short term equity and long run efficiency goals. Together, they could save between $14 billion and $62 billion.

Economy

OPINION

Who gets to decide what a 'realistic' energy transition is?

By Ray Wills & Peter Newman

There is a difference between what Australia should do and what our most influential businesses would prefer we don’t do. Our energy debate too often blurs the two by insisting on being ‘realistic’.

Climate Economy