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Pre-election budget sweeteners

Yesterday treasurer Jim Chalmers announced his fourth budget, which is very much focused on ensuring the Albanese government doesn’t suffer the negative reaction at the polls other incumbent governments around the world have experienced during a period of high inflation. Stephen Hill asked chief economist Professor Tim Harcourt of the Institute for Public Policy and …

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Australian Wealth Inequality Worsens Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

Oxfam Australia’s latest annual report on wealth inequality shows billionaires in Australia have doubled their wealth since 2020, despite a global pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The report, called ‘Inequality Inc,’ revealed billionaires have increased their wealth by 70%, while many everyday Australians struggle to put food on the table. Oxfam is calling …

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