High levels of foreign migration have become contentious throughout the developed world. A 2023 Dutch study even sought to calculate the net-fiscal benefit of migrants by origin. So while reading Australia’s 2026-27 Medium-term Budget Outlook, a s ...
Learn moreHigh levels of foreign migration have become contentious throughout the developed world. A 2023 Dutch study even sought to calculate the net-fiscal ...
Learn moreHigh levels of foreign migration have become contentious throughout the developed world. A 2023 Dutch study even sought to calculate the net-fiscal ...
Learn moreThe war in the Middle East continues to play havoc with global inflation, bond yields, and growth. After three-consecutive rate rises, the RBA will likely keep rates on hold next month. Meanwhile, the US is moving from a position of a possible rate cut ...
Learn moreIt has been a wild start to the year. Tariffs, floods, and Ange Postocoglou getting sacked at Tottenham 17-days after winning the Europa League! Despite all this, Australia’s real GDP grew 0.2% in the March quarter, on a quarterly basis (see chart ...
Learn moreAgeing populations can be a real drag. A drag on government finances, debt, and economic growth. Many countries with fast ageing populations look to the future with foreboding. Australia however is doing better than most. Thanks to government foresight ...
Learn moreBack in 1947, Australia’s immigration minister called on Australia to “populate or perish”. Instead, Australia has populated and prospered. Australia’s population growth makes it a standout among comparable economies and as t ...
Learn moreThe RBA hit the “pause” button again in July citing economic uncertainty. The official cash rate remains at 4.10 percent. This is only the second pause since the RBA began raising interest rates in April last year. It could be interpreted as ...
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