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Brisbane Times

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A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 6

WA Today

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

16.04.2025 3

WA Today

Shane Wright

I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

16.04.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

16.04.2025 8

The Age

Shane Wright

I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

16.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The moment Albanese and Dutton both jumped the shark

The third Sunday of the federal election campaign has been one of the costliest in history, as spending restraint by both sides was left in a roadside...

13.04.2025 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

The moment Albanese and Dutton both jumped the shark

The third Sunday of the federal election campaign has been one of the costliest in history, as spending restraint by both sides was left in a roadside...

13.04.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The moment Albanese and Dutton both jumped the shark

The third Sunday of the federal election campaign has been one of the costliest in history, as spending restraint by both sides was left in a roadside...

13.04.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

The moment Albanese and Dutton both jumped the shark

The third Sunday of the federal election campaign has been one of the costliest in history, as spending restraint by both sides was left in a roadside...

13.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

10.04.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

10.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

10.04.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

‘Drip, drip, drip’: How Trump’s ‘beautiful’ tariff plan gave the world a cold shower

A week ago, Donald Trump announced Liberation Day. We’ve moved to un-Liberation Day and the world is still reeling.

10.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The leader who spoke loudest at the treasurers’ debate wasn’t even in the room

The first treasurers’ debate of the election campaign between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor was dominated by one man: Donald Trump.

09.04.2025 5

WA Today

Shane Wright

The leader who spoke loudest at the treasurers’ debate wasn’t even in the room

The first treasurers’ debate of the election campaign between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor was dominated by one man: Donald Trump.

09.04.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The leader who spoke loudest at the treasurers’ debate wasn’t even in the room

The first treasurers’ debate of the election campaign between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor was dominated by one man: Donald Trump.

09.04.2025 5

The Age

Shane Wright

The leader who spoke loudest at the treasurers’ debate wasn’t even in the room

The first treasurers’ debate of the election campaign between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor was dominated by one man: Donald Trump.

09.04.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame the “very stable...

08.04.2025 4

WA Today

Shane Wright

The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame the “very stable...

08.04.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame the “very stable...

08.04.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame the “very stable...

08.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Economic turmoil created by Trump’s tariffs will affect everything from coffee to interest rates

The turmoil caused by Trump’s “Liberation Day” has been more wide-ranging than even the president could have expected. But what does it mean for me?

04.04.2025 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

Economic turmoil created by Trump’s tariffs will affect everything from coffee to interest rates

The turmoil caused by Trump’s “Liberation Day” has been more wide-ranging than even the president could have expected. But what does it mean for me?

04.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Economic turmoil created by Trump’s tariffs will affect everything from coffee to interest rates

The turmoil caused by Trump’s “Liberation Day” has been more wide-ranging than even the president could have expected. But what does it mean for me?

04.04.2025 30

The Age

Shane Wright

Economic turmoil created by Trump’s tariffs will affect everything from coffee to interest rates

The turmoil caused by Trump’s “Liberation Day” has been more wide-ranging than even the president could have expected. But what does it mean for me?

04.04.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Listen: Modest budget full of sweeteners, no ‘grand message’

It wasn’t a bold budget, but then again, pre-election budgets never are, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright tells The Morning Edition...

26.03.2025 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

Listen: Modest budget full of sweeteners, no ‘grand message’

It wasn’t a bold budget, but then again, pre-election budgets never are, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright tells The Morning Edition...

26.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Listen: Modest budget full of sweeteners, no ‘grand message’

It wasn’t a bold budget, but then again, pre-election budgets never are, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright tells The Morning Edition...

26.03.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Listen: Modest budget full of sweeteners, no ‘grand message’

It wasn’t a bold budget, but then again, pre-election budgets never are, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright tells The Morning Edition...

26.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Chalmers didn’t give much away. The real gift could come later this year

The treasurer’s fourth budget could easily have been a pre-election spendathon that stoked inflation, but the central bank chief can breathe a sigh...

25.03.2025 2

WA Today

Shane Wright

Was this really the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Shane Wright, Ross Gittins, Peter Hartcher, Jacqueline Maley and Matthew Knott break down the economic and political implications of the budget.

25.03.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Chalmers didn’t give much away. The real gift could come later this year

The treasurer’s fourth budget could easily have been a pre-election spendathon that stoked inflation, but the central bank chief can breathe a sigh...

25.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Was this really the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Shane Wright, Ross Gittins, Peter Hartcher, Jacqueline Maley and Matthew Knott break down the economic and political implications of the budget.

25.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Chalmers didn’t give much away. The real gift could come later this year

The treasurer’s fourth budget could easily have been a pre-election spendathon that stoked inflation, but the central bank chief can breathe a sigh...

25.03.2025 8

The Age

Shane Wright

Was this really the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Shane Wright, Ross Gittins, Peter Hartcher, Jacqueline Maley and Matthew Knott break down the economic and political implications of the budget.

25.03.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Chalmers didn’t give much away. The real gift could come later this year

The treasurer’s fourth budget could easily have been a pre-election spendathon that stoked inflation, but the central bank chief can breathe a sigh...

25.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Was this really the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Shane Wright, Ross Gittins, Peter Hartcher, Jacqueline Maley and Matthew Knott break down the economic and political implications of the budget.

25.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Forget Tuesday’s budget. Trump’s liberation day will shape the world

Anthony Albanese will use budget day as a launching pad for the election. But Donald Trump could upend the PM’s plans.

24.03.2025 4

WA Today

Shane Wright

Forget Tuesday’s budget. Trump’s liberation day will shape the world

Anthony Albanese will use budget day as a launching pad for the election. But Donald Trump could upend the PM’s plans.

24.03.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Forget Tuesday’s budget. Trump’s liberation day will shape the world

Anthony Albanese will use budget day as a launching pad for the election. But Donald Trump could upend the PM’s plans.

24.03.2025 5

The Age

Shane Wright

Forget Tuesday’s budget. Trump’s liberation day will shape the world

Anthony Albanese will use budget day as a launching pad for the election. But Donald Trump could upend the PM’s plans.

24.03.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Why where you work is the new political battleground

One-third of us work from home at least some of the time. That’s a big clue as to why Labor is talking about it so much.

23.03.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Why where you work is the new political battleground

One-third of us work from home at least some of the time. That’s a big clue as to why Labor is talking about it so much.

23.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Why where you work is the new political battleground

One-third of us work from home at least some of the time. That’s a big clue as to why Labor is talking about it so much.

23.03.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Why where you work is the new political battleground

One-third of us work from home at least some of the time. That’s a big clue as to why Labor is talking about it so much.

23.03.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Tariffs led to the worst economic own-goal of all time. Now Trump is repeating it

Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is a near-repeat of America’s trade agenda of the 1930s. That did not end well for anyone.

12.03.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Tariffs led to the worst economic own-goal of all time. Now Trump is repeating it

Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is a near-repeat of America’s trade agenda of the 1930s. That did not end well for anyone.

12.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright