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Supermarket Price Gouging: Albanese’s Crackdown and the Ghost of 1983

Sydney – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week declared war on supermarket “price gouging,” bluntly accusing major grocery chains of “taking the piss” out of Australian consumers. In a sharp opening salvo of the 2025 election campaign, Albanese promised that…
Housing Crisis: We Failed Young Australians

Australia’s housing affordability crisis has spiralled out of control, locking an entire generation out of home ownership. Decades of policy failures, tax loopholes benefiting investors, and a refusal to address structural issues have left young Australians facing skyrocketing property prices…
The Mining Employment Myth: Economic Contributions vs. Job Creation

Mining has long been heralded as a cornerstone of Australia’s economic prosperity, often touted for its substantial contributions to national income and export revenues. However, a closer examination reveals a stark contrast between the industry’s economic footprint and its role…
Australia’s Economic Priorities: Households vs. Big Business

As Australia approaches the next federal election, economic policies are once again at the centre of public debate. While the Albanese government has pursued a balance of cost-of-living relief and investment in public services, the Liberal-National Coalition has remained ambiguous…
Australia’s Economic Reality: The Numbers vs. The Narrative

As Australia moves deeper into an election cycle, the political narrative surrounding economic management is in full swing. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently lowered interest rates, crediting the Albanese government’s financial management for stabilising inflation and driving…
RBA Governor Bullock Defends Government Spending as Liberals Misinterpret Intentions

In a recent Senate hearing, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock clarified her stance on federal government spending, responding to media reports and questions from Opposition senators suggesting she had cautioned Treasurer Jim Chalmers about fiscal policies. Bullock’s…