We discuss the latest inflation data and answer your questions about the economy ahead of election day.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss bracket creep, tariffs and the Aussie dollar, and the great silence about revenue in the federal election campaign.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 1 May 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

‘By getting tangled up on inflation and exaggerating numbers, Peter Dutton has blown the opportunity he was handed’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2025)

Raising revenue right: Better tax ideas for the 48th Parliament by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (March 2025)

Fossil fuel subsidies in Australia 2025 by Matt Grudnoff and Rod Campbell, the Australia Institute (March 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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For all the talk of defence spending in the election campaign, much of what Australians hold dear is being left behind.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Coalition’s defence spending announcement, why Australia needs bravery from policymakers, and the latest debate between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 24 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

‘Australia needs more than hollow words about a fair go – we need brave policy-makers’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

‘The Coalition’s defence plans are a kneejerk, impossible dream when what we need is achievable policy’ by Allan Behm, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

The national service scheme, 1964-72, Australian War Memorial

Protect Murujuga Rock Art: Sign the petition, the Australia Institute

End salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour—protect the skate, the Australia Institute

Gas: The Facts , the Australia Institute

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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A number of the housing policy proposals on offer in this election will make affordability worse.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the second leaders’ debate, the major parties’ housing policy announcements, and the two big elephants in the room: negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 17 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

Follow all the action from the federal election on our new politics live blog, Australia Institute Live with Amy Remeikis.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

‘Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else?’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2025)

Housing affordability crisis – Saving for a deposit forever by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (March 2025)

Restoring public sector capability through investment in public service employees by Lisa Heap, the Centre for Future Work (February 2025)

Climate crisis escalates cost-of-living pressures by Jack Thrower, the Australia Institute (February 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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