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Will Jim Chalmers' budget drive up inflation? Not likely – and here's why

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

The proposition that cutting prices will stoke inflation is a hard one to get your head around, even if you are an economist.

Yet it has been seriously put forward as a critique of this month’s budget; the one in which Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced measures that will take the edge off electricity and gas prices, the price of prescriptions a...

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Will Jim Chalmers' budget drive up inflation? Not likely – and here's why

I’m close to retirement age. What are my options for drawing on my super savings?

Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper

Best AI Answering Services for Small Businesses in 2026 (Compared)

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

KiwiSaver payments have to rise – but earners shouldn’t be penalised if they can’t afford it

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Prices are up and the supply of things we need is in flux. How did we get here?

Strategies for Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

For domestic violence victim-survivors, a data or privacy breach can be extraordinarily dangerous

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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