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Alison Pennington

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Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation...

17.03.2026 10

WA Today

Alison Pennington

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation...

17.03.2026 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Alison Pennington

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation...

17.03.2026 9

The Age

Alison Pennington

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

Hiking rates is such a blunt instrument. There are other, better ways to target inflation

If the RBA unleashes further painful interest rate hikes, we risk severely hurting the economy and plunging into recession without reducing inflation...

17.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Alison Pennington

Why would you work hard? All some kids have to do is sit and wait

The economic and social effects of massive wealth transfers between generations are not being taken seriously.

06.01.2026 10

WA Today

Alison Pennington

Why would you work hard? All some kids have to do is sit and wait

The economic and social effects of massive wealth transfers between generations are not being taken seriously.

06.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Alison Pennington

Why would you work hard? All some kids have to do is sit and wait

The economic and social effects of massive wealth transfers between generations are not being taken seriously.

06.01.2026 10

The Age

Alison Pennington

Why would you work hard? All some kids have to do is sit and wait

The economic and social effects of massive wealth transfers between generations are not being taken seriously.

06.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Alison Pennington

Working hard in Australia no longer pays off

When labour is taxed more than wealth, society is less civilised and not innovative. Diligence and dynamism are devalued, and living standards are...

12.11.2025 6

Financial Review

Alison Pennington