On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt tells Elinor about the massive class action lawsuit settlement the Government made with the victims of Robodebt, Labor potentially getting cold feet on superannuation tax concession reform, and what they both tell us about how Australia views our poorest and wealthiest people.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 11 September 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us by Richard Denniss is available now via the Australia Institute website.
Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff
Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek
Show notes:
The Australia Institute Revenue Summit 2025
‘The changes to superannuation tax concessions are needed and very fair’ by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (May 2025)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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