Elections
Should Australia have four-year terms?
The timing of the upcoming election exposes the economic trade-offs between recurring polls and long-term policy stability.
Elections
Elections
The federal election, Trumpian uncertainty, Europe goes to war, and Australia's political productivity problem
Barring major cyclonic damage from Alfred as it barrels into Brisbane tomorrow morning—for those of you in its path, stay safe!—Albo appears all but certain to call an election on either Sunday or Monday, after the week's expenditure review committee (ERC) meetings were all reportedly cancelled.
Elections
Hot Take: Trump's first day
US President Donald Trump has already signed a hundred executive orders with wide-ranging implications, including for Australia.
Elections
The Albanese government is toast
The Albanese government's hasty push for social media age restrictions, coupled with inflation-driven economic pain, is alienating voters and stoking a perfect storm that could spell its downfall in the next election.
Monetary policy
High interest rates are here to stay
Persistent inflation, sluggish productivity growth and expansionary fiscal policy have trapped Australia in a precarious economic position, with big implications for the next federal election.
Education
There ain't no such thing as a free lunch
Steven Miles' promise of 'free' school lunches not only ignores basic economic principles but also risks burdening future generations with debt and inflation.
Elections
Don't bet against betting markets
Betting markets may lean towards Trump over Harris, but the considerable uncertainty priced in reflects a fluid race - and one whose result could reshape the geopolitical landscape for Australia and its neighbours.