Economics
The price of privilege: When wealth buys moral bankruptcy

As the world burns, the rich raise a glass — and the bill is paid in conscience, not cash.  
First home buyers finally get the upper hand in Australia’s housing market

Government reforms, falling interest rates and rising wages are combining to give first home ...  
Doomsayers proved wrong again as businesses expand and prosper

Official data on Australia’s economy continue to undermine the Albanese Government’s critic ...  
Russia’s illusion of power cracks as economy and war effort falter

Behind the diplomatic theatre, Russia’s crumbling economy, military losses and silenced dissent ...  
Labor set to make the big reforms in its third term

Last week’s economic roundtable allows Treasurer Jim Chalmers to continue his incremental agenda ...  
Wages, cuts and confidence: Albanese's economic reboot gains steam

With interest rate cuts, rising wages and a housing rebound, the Albanese Government’s economic ...  
Tough economic times sort out the successful global traders

As the world deals with the turmoil of Trump’s erratic tariffs, the latest data shows Australia ...  
A smarter way to fund recovery: Why Ukraine needs GDP‑contingent loans

As Ukraine faces mounting debt and uncertain recovery, a new kind of loan could offer vital ...  
Record number of working holidaymakers pushing migration higher

A surge in second and third Working Holiday visas is keeping net migration well above pre-pandemic ...  
After the Biden boom comes the Trump tragedy

The latest statistics confirm the U.S. economy is entering the rapid deterioration phase.  
Albanese visit signals stability in China relations

Anthony Albanese’s recent trip to Beijing marked a return to calm diplomacy, signalling Austr ...  
Interest rate cuts could quietly rescue the Federal Budget

While politicians argue over costly reforms, the RBA’s quiet rate cuts could be doing the heavy ...  
Australia’s excellent productivity masked by flawed statistics

Alan Austin has contributed to the Albanese Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. This is the ...  
Progressive political parties improve prosperity

Economic outcomes show reformist governments are managing current global conditions far better ...  
More bang for no bucks: Defence spending gets a rebrand

Fixated on arbitrary defence spending targets, politicians are chasing percentages over practic ...  
Treasury’s migration forecast looks shaky as long-term numbers set to surge

Despite Treasury’s forecast of a migration cooldown, policy settings suggest Australia’s ...  
Dealing with the madman in the White House unites the world

The unhinged decisions by the increasingly irrational U.S. President are having surprising global ...  
Sorting through the economic debate — Australia is well placed

While Australia’s economy faces short-term pressures, its structural strength remains a solid ...  

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