How Good Is The Economy?
Two months ago, the Treasurer delivered a budget with rosy economic figures – what the hell happened?
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Contributors:
Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Matt Grudnoff, senior economist at the Australia Institute // @MattGrudnoff
Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey // Additional editing by Lizzie Jack.
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Australia Institute research:
> [2019] Tax targets: $33 million goes to those earning more than $180,000 a year
> [2019] Over 50% of Stage 3a Tax Cuts Benefit to go to Highest Income Earners
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