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March 2, 2026
New Zealand shows austerity and interest rate hikes won’t cure Australia’s sticky inflation
By Osmond Chiu, Research Fellow The recent interest rate hike to address inflation drifting above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) target band has reignited debate about the Albanese Government’s economic management. Critics argue excessive government spending and the RBA’s initially slow response are to blame for rising prices and slower economic growth, despite the ... Read more
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December 8, 2025
Australia’s Public Sector Is Far Smaller Than Debates Suggest
By Osmond Chiu, Research Fellow Over the past year, a chart by The Economist from April 2025 has gone viral – circulating heavily on LinkedIn and cited by conservative thinktanks and parliamentarians to argue that Australia has a “bloated” government. The chart claims that, adjusted for population, Australia has 143 public sector employees per 1,000 ... Read more
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September 9, 2022

A truly progressive local agenda needs community wealth building
Local councils aren’t often at the forefront of thinking when we talk about a progressive economic agenda in Australia. While there is a lot of talk about what councils can do on climate change or how they can lead on social issues, economic discussion tends to default to rates, red tape and redevelopment. That’s why ... Read more