On our 100th episode of Dollars & Sense, we discuss why the Reserve Bank always seems to prioritise inflation over employment in its interest rate discussions.

Plenty of big tech companies are losing money on their artificial intelligence investments, begging the question: do people actually want the products?

People have been queuing for gold and it’s giving toilet paper in 2020.

The global economic outlook is “dim” according to a new report, driven by uncertainty over Trump’s economic and trade policies.

Renting a place to live is getting more expensive and house price rises are tipped to accelerate.

The federal government’s policy enabling five per cent house deposits is just a backdoor first homebuyer’s grant that’ll pump up prices.

This original documentary from The Australia Institute takes viewers to the front line of the destruction that climate change is causing.

Scott Morrison’s GST deal with Western Australia stuffed the system, but there are plenty of ways the Government could make it better.

A new report outlines the grave consequences of climate change for the Australian economy – so why is the government still approving fossil fuel projects?

When our most vulnerable are treated with suspicion, and our wealthiest get massive tax cuts, what does that say about our priorities?

For all the talk about what government should do about productivity, Australia’s biggest corporations remain inefficient and unwilling to invest.

Some regulations are good. Some are not. But cutting mystery ‘red tape’ is not panacea for improving productivity growth.

Turns out being Australia’s Biggest Bank is very profitable when there isn’t much competition…

We discuss the proposals around corporate tax and artificial intelligence ahead of the government’s productivity roundtable.

Inflation is at its lowest level since March 2021, and below the RBA’s target in five capital cities. If there isn’t a rate cut coming soon, Greg will be absolutely flummoxed. 

Also: the country is not too reliant on income tax.

The Australian Government doesn’t allocate spending to health or education as a proportion of GDP. Why should defence be any different?

The Reserve Bank’s shock decision not to cut rates will hurt mortgage holders and the economy.

Positive gearing is so FY21-22.

The debate over superannuation tax concessions shows that the wealthiest Australians get to play by different rules.

Australia’s overly generous approach to taxing wealth is allowing the richest Australians to keep more for themselves.

The latest data shows that economy is really struggling and the Reserve Bank got it wrong (again). Plus: TACO corner.

The Murujuga site in north-western Australia is potentially the most important rock art site in the world, but it’s being destroyed by rampant industrial development.

An on-the-ground video investigation into the priceless aboriginal rock art at Murujuga, and the damaging effect of gas industry emissions.

Rate cuts are great, but the Government needs to make sure that housing investors aren’t the main beneficiaries.

It’s won and done.

For housing affordability to improve, wages must grow faster than house prices.

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

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