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Tue 10 Nov 2026 12.19 AEDT

Economy

Even the greatest dynasties come to an end.

On this episode, Greg announces the end of the Dollars & Sense series and thanks all who came along for the journey.

This episode was recorded on Friday 6 November 2026.

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

OPINION

There's other ways to fight inflation than making mortgage holders pay

By David Shoebridge

You don’t get out of an economic crisis like the one we’re in through austerity. Cutting government services will only result in the people who can least afford it, falling further and further behind.

Economy