Economics
Turning point for student visas and net migration now confirmed

A record number of student visa holders has left the Government with some decisions to be made ...  
Tehan’s tripe on immigration is not helping good policymaking

A recent interview with Dan Tehan has proven that the Coalition is still clueless about immigra ...  
Let’s celebrate low unemployment and rising real wages

Having turned the economy around after years of Coalition mismanagement, the Albanese Government ...  
How international education will be affected by net migration target

There is still much work to be done for the Albanese Government to achieve its net migration goal ...  
Remnants of the Coalition's horrific economic damage still linger today

Poor decisions by incompetent regimes have caused lasting harm in Australia, though the mainst ...  
Australian governments have never managed net migration

With all the migration policies and visa announcements made across both major parties, neither has ...  
Tide has turned: ‘Economic management’ an election winner for Labor

Having repaired the damage done by the Coalition to the Australian economy, the Labor Party's ...  
Trump & Orbán: The deceptive allure of strong men in power

Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orbán has reinforced the need for ...  
Dutton's self-styled 'thug' persona is hardly a badge of honour

Peter Dutton's attempts to fulfil what Malcolm Turnbull coined as his "thug" character have rend ...  
Despite media frenzy, Labor continues to lead economic metrics worldwide

At the end of its first full year, the economic data confirms Labor is again emerging as a fina ...  
MMT sees America through rapid economic recovery

Modern monetary theory has been influential in helping America rise out of the recession that ...  
Increasing student visa fees would be shooting ourselves in the foot

A proposed increase in student visa fees could lead to complications within our international ...  
Wage growth outpacing inflation — good news to ease cost of living

Wage growth is increasing at a rate above that of inflation, which is good news for Australian ...  
Labor rebuilds Australia's international integrity decimated by the Coalition

The Albanese Government has been receiving affirmation on economic, social and political metrics ...  
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How Labor can avoid the negative gearing trap

The Labor Government needs to consider alternatives to solving the housing crisis other than ...  
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Treasurer Chalmers is saving us billions

After the trainwreck left by the Coalition, the Albanese Government is repairing Australia's ...  
Working holidaymakers continue strong contribution to net migration

A surge in working holidaymakers has increased challenges for the Albanese Government to curb net ...  
Using MMT to solve Argentina's economic crisis

With Argentina facing dire economic challenges, Dr Steven Hail offers recommendations for recovery ...  
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