Jessica Irvine

Jessica Irvine is a senior economics writer for Fairfax Media.

Women are marching on Washington this weekend, but they've been storming the Australian workforce for decades, with implications for mortgage rates.

Where does the time go? This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the onset of the global financial crisis.

There is perhaps no question more vexing for young Australians today than the decision whether to buy or rent a home.

The Reserve Bank is aware it is hurting retirees with lower interest rates. But it's all part of the plan.

It has been, to put it mildly, an exceptional year.

There is more to the jobless statistics than meets the eye.

It's sometimes hard to keep faith that good policy development is happening within government.

Australia's compulsory superannuation system turns 25 next year. So what have we got to show for it?

Rents are still at historic highs, but the heat is out of the market.

Australia's fall from grace as a global leader in the fight against dangerous climate change was rapid and inglorious.

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