Opinion
Bills
What’s happened to the cost of living is trickier than you think
While we complain about “the cost of living”, the mugs who elected Donald Trump again were on about “inflation”. Aren’t they the same thing? Maybe, maybe not.
- by Ross Gittins
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Retirement living
Don’t worry, you’ll have enough in retirement … with one big proviso
Those retiring in coming years – particularly those who own their own home – won’t just be comfortable, they’ll be rolling in it.
- by Ross Gittins
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Electricity
Voters blame one man for rising energy bills while companies get away with gouging
We’ve been told the recent leap in power prices has been caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But that’s a tiny part of the story.
- by Ross Gittins
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Political leadership
We’ve entered the era of gutless government
Labor has turned its mind to fixing the problems left by the Morrison government. But its timidity is holding up essential reform.
- by Ross Gittins
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Climate policy
Playing a major role in saving the planet could make us rich
Australia’s aspiration to forge a greener future by becoming a global “superpower” is a realistic idea.
- by Ross Gittins
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Global warming
How climate-denier Trump may leave China to save the planet
Xi Jinping will take great delight in showing the world how decadent the US becomes under Donald Trump when it comes to global warming. The planet may be the winner.
- by Ross Gittins
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Interest rates
Memo to RBA: If wages growth isn’t the problem, then what is?
The Reserve Bank of Australia is worried excessive growth in wages is keeping inflation above its target zone. But there’s absolutely no sign of that happening.
- by Ross Gittins
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Australia votes
How you vote now comes down to one variable above all
Electoral allegiances have changed so much, poll watchers have had to come up with new names for political brands. So, do you vote GAL or TAN?
- by Ross Gittins
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US Votes 2024
Will Trump be disastrous for our economy? I doubt it
While the US prepares for a bout of serious self-harm that will affect the rest of the world economy, Australia is unlikely to be in the firing line.
- by Ross Gittins
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Cost of living
You can blame Albanese for all our woes ... except the biggest one
The PM and his people have always known what needed doing. It’s just that, somewhere along the line, he seems to have lost his bottle.
- by Ross Gittins
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Budget
We owe more than we realise to our best econocrats
Public servants such as former NSW Treasury secretary Percy Allan, who died last month, play a vital role in advancing voters’ interests behind the scenes.
- by Ross Gittins
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/by/ross-gittins-hve16