Workers' share of economic pie at half century low: here's how to reverse it
Here's a fact to make every trade union member weep – those few who remain, anyway.
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Jessica Irvine
Jessica Irvine is a senior economics writer for Fairfax Media.
Strong jobs growth takes interest rate cuts off table
Changes in the workforce have meant that it now takes a much lower jobless rate to create the same inflation pressure.
Uncertain waters ahead for the Australian economy
Beware out there this week, folks. There's a storm a'comin'. An economic data storm, that is. Economists are tipping the good ship 'Oz economy' has hit shallow waters in the first half of 2017.
Why the bank levy is a good idea, not just a populist tax grab
Despite predictable outrage, the proposed $1.5 billion a year tax on banks is clever policy.
What first home buyers should know before investing in Scott Morrison's scheme
It's not free education and tax-free property windfalls, but new scheme is worth considering.
Why it's silly to debate 'good' versus 'bad' debt
The Treasurer, Scott Morrison, strayed into some rather silly territory this week in a speech seeking to lay down a new set of markers for the budget, divvying up government debt into "good" and "bad" debt.
The green, amber and red of housing affordability
State and federal governments are promising action to make property more affordable for first-home buyers. But what would be the best policies?
Sorry folks, this ain't no property bubble
Believe me, no one is keener than me to see it burst. But sadly, for would-be buyers, I just don't see it happening.
Looming budget black hole caused by housing crisis
The federal budget has a multibillion-dollar hole in it because successive governments have failed to account for how declining home ownership will force more future retirees onto the aged pension.
Why industrial relations is Australia's everlasting battle
It's the economic debate that just won't die, even when it's dead, buried and cremated.
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