Actions speak louder than words, even in politics. But with cost-of-living relief all but ruled out ahead of next week’s MYEFO, Treasurer Jim Chalmers may have to do the heavy lifting with his language alone.
Economy
The Australian economy "hit a wall" in the September quarter, which is fuelling criticism of the RBA's interest rate hikes.
Philip Lowe's comments about interest rates at an event in Hong Kong have been criticised as inappropriate at a time when his successor is still dealing with the inflation challenge.
A centrist economist's disdain for the public broadcaster's economics coverage highlights simmering industry tensions over the way immigration and inflation are being covered.
It has taken a hot minute and a lot of rate rises to slow down inflation. What this actually tells us about the effectiveness of interest rates isn't so clear cut.
The gender pay gap has hit a record low. But there’s little improvement in women’s representation in the most senior ranks — whether that be chairs, directors or CEOs.
Former RBA governor Philip Lowe became a lightning rod for the public's interest rate anger. A series of changes at the central bank aim to put an end to this peculiarly Australian phenomenon.
The RBA will watching closely as Australians hunt for bargains during the festive shopping season, starting with Black Friday.
Australia's population might reach 46 million, comparable to the size of Argentina's, by 2071.
It was inevitable the Reserve Bank’s new governor Michele Bullock and cashed up baby boomer memes would meet IRL. But that didn’t make it any less cringe when it finally happened on Tuesday.
We're likely to see headlines soon about record high house prices. It would add fresh fuel to the fire in the affordability and immigration debates.
Stephen Koukoulas is best known as a high-profile economic commentator. But the former political adviser now has a side hustle selling giant multicoloured apples.
