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Shane Wright

Shane Wright

Shane Wright is a senior economics correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Chalmers mocks Taylor for ‘failing upwards’ in most impassioned defence of budget yet

The Treasurer has justified his contentious tax changes on the basis that “not everybody is born already at the top of the ladder like Angus Taylor”.

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Some investors may move out of short-term rentals such as Airbnb due to the government’s property tax changes.

The short-term stay that tax reform may make permanent

The short-term rental market may be shaken up by the federal government’s property tax changes, with investors looking back to permanent rentals.

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Reshmi and Tommy value travel, and wouldn’t be able to do that as often with a second child. Plus, Reshmi would like Adrian to do extracurriculars such as swimming, martial arts, tennis and soccer, and doesn’t think she’d be able to afford a robust schedule of activities for two children.

Cash, WFH, childcare overhaul? If we want Australians to have more babies, everything needs to change

Australians who want to have a child, or want more children, are asking for solutions. Can we, as a nation, help them?

  • Shane Wright and Bronte Gossling
The Reserve Bank’s next move may be a rate cut, says NAB senior economists.

One of Australia’s biggest banks says interest rate pain is over – for now

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates at its past three meetings. But the NAB believes its next move will be a cut to prop up a struggling economy.

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Life satisfaction has nose-dived among Australians, led down by those in their 20s and 30s.

Every generation of Australians thinks life is worse than a decade ago

Australians, particularly those trying to get into their own home, are increasingly dissatisfied with their lives. And it’s hitting the political system.

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Australia’s data centre explosion: Why the surge in NSW, Victoria is now eclipsing the mining boom

The rapid expansion in global data centres could be the single largest economic lift since the railroad construction boom of the 1880s and 1890s, surpassing even the mining explosion of the 2010s.

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How much does it cost to raise a child today?

Raising a child today costs as much as a small mortgage – and that’s before you put education on the tab

This is how much kids cost. Even without accounting for private school fees, piano lessons and braces, parents are feeling it.

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Anthony Albanese has given his most strident defence of permanent migrants and their contribution to the nation.

Anthony Albanese warns against opposition plan to restrict payments to Australian citizens

The prime minister says the Coalition and One Nation are chasing each other down a “rabbit hole” over immigration.

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Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during parliament this week.

Labor looks to housing supply after budget criticism as PM questioned on broken promises

Anthony Albanese, probed about his overhaul of negative gearing and the CGT discount, said the need to “deliver real change for the better” justified changes.

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Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor walk past each other during a division on Thursday.

Coalition and Greens put Labor’s major budget bills in limbo

The Senate could team up to derail Labor’s agenda, with the Coalition seeking a longer tax inquiry while the Greens want more time to investigate sweeping changes to the NDIS.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos and Shane Wright