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inflation
2.5 Million Australians Working in Public Sector Roles, Costing Taxpayers $232 Billion
The number of public servants in every state has increased between 2023 and 2024.
The Coming Inflation Re-Acceleration–Regardless of Who Wins Election | Facts Matter
We are just less than three weeks out from the 2024 election. Meaning that in about three and a half weeks—or however long it takes to count the votes—we’re goi
Reserve Bank Urged to Adapt After US Fed’s Aggressive Interest Rate Reduction
An expert says RBA’s slow pace has left inflation high, while the Fed’s strategy succeeded. He suggested the RBA to reconsider its gradual approach.
Australian Inflation Eases to 3.5 Percent in July as Electricity Rebates Kick In
Food and alcohol price rises offset the fall in electricity prices.
159-Year-Old Brewery in Voluntary Administration
A leading retail expert says the ongoing story of struggling Australian business is a sign the economy is not doing well.
Treasurer Says Australian Economic Conditions ‘Soft’ Amid Recession Fears
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has stopped short of saying Australians are living in a recession, as the ABS reports the latest inflation figures.
Australia’s Inflation Rises to 3.8 Percent Annually in June 2024 Quarter
While the headline inflation climbed in the June quarter, economists have predicted no interest rate hike in August.
