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Economy

FACTCHECK

Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia’s housing crisis?

By Noah Schultz-Byard

This claim is the latest in a consistent trend of Australian politicians attempting to stoke fears about migration for what they perceive to be their own political advantage.

EconomySociety & Culture
Not True
Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia’s housing crisis?

PODCASTDollars & Sense

Robodebt and super tax

Rob the poor, feed the rich?

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EXPLAINER

What is inflation and why is everyone so scared of it?

By Skye Predavec

Inflation has been on everyone’s lips as supermarket prices have spiked and Australians have felt the cost-of-living squeeze.

EconomyDemocracy & Accountability
What is inflation and why is everyone so scared of it?

PODCASTDollar & Sense

Productivity crisis? Australia’s “lazy” oligopolies could step up

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Productivity crisis? Australia’s “lazy” oligopolies could step up

OPINION

Business groups want the government to overhaul the tax system? Excellent – we have some ideas

Greg Jericho
Greg Jericho

The landslide win by the ALP has seen business groups come out demanding the government listen to their demands despite having provided them no support, and plenty of opposition, over the past 3 years.

Economy
Business groups want the government to overhaul the tax system? Excellent – we have some ideas

WHAT'S NEW

GDP figures show early signs economy is recovering

By Matt Grudnoff

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest National Account figures on Wednesday. It shows early signs that the economy is recovering.

Economy
GDP figures show early signs economy is recovering

OFF THE CHARTS

Was your house freezing over winter? A bit more 'red tape' could have kept you warm

By Jack Thrower

'Deregulation' is back in the news, but this time it’s not Tony Abbott talking about 'cutting red tape', it’s Labor ministers.

Democracy & AccountabilityEconomy
Was your house freezing over winter? A bit more 'red tape' could have kept you warm

PODCASTDollar & Sense

How not to impose a tariff

Postal services around the world have suspended services to the United States in response to the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies.

International AffairsEconomy
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How not to impose a tariff

WHAT'S NEW

Inflation was up this quarter, but that doesn't mean its back

By Matt Grudnoff

The monthly inflation figures for July were released on Wednesday, with annual inflation jumping from 1.9% to 2.8%. So, does this mean that inflation is back?

Economy
Inflation was up this quarter, but that doesn't mean its back

PODCASTDollar & Sense

Red mist over the red tape cop out

Some regulations are good. Some are not. But cutting mystery ‘red tape’ is not panacea for improving productivity growth.

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Red mist over the red tape cop out
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