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How much do election promises cost? And why have we had to wait so long to see the costings?

Written by Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra

With the May 3 federal election less than a week away, voters have only just received Labor’s costings and are yet to hear from the Coalition.

At the 2022 election, the costings were not released for nearly two months after polling day.

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How much do election promises cost? And why have we had to wait so long to see the costings?

Why doing “more” at work isn’t working and what we actually need instead, according to Australia's newest leadership book

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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

Expert reveals how purchasing a property with your super can actually boost your retirement funds

On rate-cut Tuesday, here are four reasons why the Reserve Bank shouldn't jump

Harnessing the Power of Carbon to Mitigate CO2

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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