On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains what’s really driving inflation in Australia and why interest rates aren’t actually the only way to control it.
This episode was recorded on Friday 11 September.
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Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss
Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang
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Show notes:
Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026, the Australia Institute
Revenue Summit 2026, the Australia Institute
Wages are not to blame for rising inflation by David Richardson, Greg Jericho & Matt Saunders, the Australia Institute (February 2026)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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