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A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

thursday 30

WA Today

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

thursday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

thursday 20

The Age

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

thursday 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 4

WA Today

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 7

The Age

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 5

The Age

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 2

WA Today

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 7

The Age

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 2

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 7

WA Today

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

Australians have a tax and welfare system that’s one of the envies of the world. But it’s also transferring masses of wealth to our older generations.

20.08.2025 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

Australians have a tax and welfare system that’s one of the envies of the world. But it’s also transferring masses of wealth to our older generations.

20.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

Australians have a tax and welfare system that’s one of the envies of the world. But it’s also transferring masses of wealth to our older generations.

20.08.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

Australians have a tax and welfare system that’s one of the envies of the world. But it’s also transferring masses of wealth to our older generations.

20.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be...

15.08.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be...

15.08.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be...

15.08.2025 50

The Age

Shane Wright

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

What the RBA governor’s struggle to get a room to focus on rates says about the economy

For three days, two dozen people will debate ways to lift the nation’s living standards as productivity growth remains sluggish. Failure cannot be...

15.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Rates cut brings rapid belief but RBA’s statement contains sting in the tail

The Reserve Bank was keen to talk up its rate cut. But it has drawn attention to a problem that is hanging around the economy like mouldy bread.

12.08.2025 8

WA Today

Shane Wright

Rates cut brings rapid belief but RBA’s statement contains sting in the tail

The Reserve Bank was keen to talk up its rate cut. But it has drawn attention to a problem that is hanging around the economy like mouldy bread.

12.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Rates cut brings rapid belief but RBA’s statement contains sting in the tail

The Reserve Bank was keen to talk up its rate cut. But it has drawn attention to a problem that is hanging around the economy like mouldy bread.

12.08.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Rates cut brings rapid belief but RBA’s statement contains sting in the tail

The Reserve Bank was keen to talk up its rate cut. But it has drawn attention to a problem that is hanging around the economy like mouldy bread.

12.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Trump starts Fed overhaul with small step to the right. The big leap is still to come

Stephen Miran will join the Federal Reserve as a critic of its policies. But the real pressure will come as the US president looks for a new chair.

08.08.2025 6

WA Today

Shane Wright

Trump starts Fed overhaul with small step to the right. The big leap is still to come

Stephen Miran will join the Federal Reserve as a critic of its policies. But the real pressure will come as the US president looks for a new chair.

08.08.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Trump starts Fed overhaul with small step to the right. The big leap is still to come

Stephen Miran will join the Federal Reserve as a critic of its policies. But the real pressure will come as the US president looks for a new chair.

08.08.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Trump starts Fed overhaul with small step to the right. The big leap is still to come

Stephen Miran will join the Federal Reserve as a critic of its policies. But the real pressure will come as the US president looks for a new chair.

08.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Firing people can’t save Trump from the US economy’s unflattering reality

The US president firing bureaucrats is nothing new. But in the case of Erika McEntarfer, what she represented is exceptionally important to the global...

06.08.2025 8

WA Today

Shane Wright

Firing people can’t save Trump from the US economy’s unflattering reality

The US president firing bureaucrats is nothing new. But in the case of Erika McEntarfer, what she represented is exceptionally important to the global...

06.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Firing people can’t save Trump from the US economy’s unflattering reality

The US president firing bureaucrats is nothing new. But in the case of Erika McEntarfer, what she represented is exceptionally important to the global...

06.08.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Firing people can’t save Trump from the US economy’s unflattering reality

The US president firing bureaucrats is nothing new. But in the case of Erika McEntarfer, what she represented is exceptionally important to the global...

06.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Nine new ways to make us richer, safer and happier

Anthony Albanese’s economic roundtable has been inundated with ideas to lift Australians’ living standards. Here are nine that would actually work.

31.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Nine new ways to make us richer, safer and happier

Anthony Albanese’s economic roundtable has been inundated with ideas to lift Australians’ living standards. Here are nine that would actually work.

31.07.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Nine new ways to make us richer, safer and happier

Anthony Albanese’s economic roundtable has been inundated with ideas to lift Australians’ living standards. Here are nine that would actually work.

31.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Nine new ways to make us richer, safer and happier

Anthony Albanese’s economic roundtable has been inundated with ideas to lift Australians’ living standards. Here are nine that would actually work.

31.07.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Inflation hits four-year low – giving RBA no choice but to cut rates

The Reserve Bank was split on its decision to hold rates earlier this month. In two weeks, it will have no choice but to cut.

30.07.2025 8

WA Today

Shane Wright

Inflation hits four-year low – giving RBA no choice but to cut rates

The Reserve Bank was split on its decision to hold rates earlier this month. In two weeks, it will have no choice but to cut.

30.07.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Inflation hits four-year low – giving RBA no choice but to cut rates

The Reserve Bank was split on its decision to hold rates earlier this month. In two weeks, it will have no choice but to cut.

30.07.2025 8

The Age

Shane Wright

Inflation hits four-year low – giving RBA no choice but to cut rates

The Reserve Bank was split on its decision to hold rates earlier this month. In two weeks, it will have no choice but to cut.

30.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Albanese’s guru talkfest won’t make you richer - he’s chosen the wrong people

Anthony Albanese’s three-day talkfest on the economy is heavy on tax and policies. But it’s missing what has made our lives better for 200 years -...

23.07.2025 7

WA Today

Shane Wright

Albanese’s guru talkfest won’t make you richer - he’s chosen the wrong people

Anthony Albanese’s three-day talkfest on the economy is heavy on tax and policies. But it’s missing what has made our lives better for 200 years -...

23.07.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright