Archive

The full Aussienomics archive of short economic notes and long-form essays.

2025
Super Rugby's travel tax
Long-form essay
If rugby union is to grow in Australia then the playing field needs to be levelled.
Here come the "deals"
Long-form essay
This isn't a trade war—it's a war on trade.
Lessons about grid stability from Iberia's 14 hours without power.
Ken Henry's answer to that question actually explains a lot.
Labor rides its luck, the Liberals fade, while the Teals are here to stay.
Who are the Teals?
Long-form essay
The Teals promise fresh voices in Canberra and may hold the balance of power in the next government. But what's really on their agenda?
Peter Dutton needs a miracle.
The best case for Trump's tariffs
Long-form essay
A tug-of-war between tariff hard-liners and pro-trade advisors leaves jittery markets waiting on Trump's next make-or-break reversal.
No doubt many of you are still enjoying a long Easter/ANZAC Day break, but for those of you pining for some economic news, here are a few bits of interest that caught my eye this week—starting with my comprehensive essay on Peter Dutton.
The man without a plan
Long-form essay
Peter Dutton's constant backflips reveal a politician adrift, lacking both vision and the resolve to differentiate himself from Anthony Albanese.