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Economic data can tell us a lot about what's happening the economy and society, but it's easy to get lost in data. Dollars and Sense dives into the latest economic figures to explain how they impact you and what they tell us about the state of the Australian economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomi... more

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A new Reserve Bank survey shows most Australians don’t assess the relationship between inflation and interest rates “correctly” – but there’s much more to it.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor go back to the basics of inflation, l... more

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Wealth on Earth is up, apparently.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the better-than-expected inflation figures, the global oversupply of once-in-a-lifetime crises, and what the ominous-sounding ‘global balance sheet’ tell... more

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Despite no action on a gas export tax in the government’s May budget, calls are growing louder for a fair return on Australia’s resources from within the Labor Party.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg returns! He and Elinor discuss the ALP N... more

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Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.

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Recent Guests

Anna Chang
Editor of The Point
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Episode: BONUS | What's the point of a gas export tax?
Alice Grundy
Wrote a piece on copyright in The Conversation
The Conversation
Episode: Big Tech promises the world with AI. Australians shouldn’t believe them.
Matt Grunoff
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Episode: Double pain for Australians as interest rate and oil price hikes bite
Dr. Cassandra Goldie AO
Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
ACOSS
Episode: This inequality isn't inevitable
Kasy Chambers
Executive Director at Anglicare Australia
Anglicare Australia
Episode: This inequality isn't inevitable
Dr. Mark Zirnsak
Secretariat of the Tax Justice Network Australia
Tax Justice Network Australia
Episode: This inequality isn't inevitable
Matt Grudnoff
Senior Economist at the Australia Institute
Australia Institute
Episode: Australians hate gambling ads, so why is the government tiptoeing around a ban?

Hosts

Greg Jericho
Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work; frequent data-driven analysis and policy critique.
Elinor Johnston-Leek
Senior Content Producer at the Australia Institute; occasional host and co-host, shaping show structure and messaging.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Used to be ok

    Unfortunately recently has begun leaning heavily left wing. Used to be quite a balanced podcast however now just brings an anti-right and arrogant view on politics and economics. Plenty of more balanced pods out there.

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    jf1989jfjf
    Australia3 months ago
  • When the IMF won’t name the cause - the Australia Institute will

    Only just discovered and so grateful for. Another independent Australian media org cutting through the spin and calling a spade a spade - we all need a healthy dose of realism to face what’s coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not relaxed as money wasted
    Australia4 months ago
  • podcast to get angry

    Left wing view on world economics, anti capitalist anti big companies anti above average earners. Unfortunately Greg’s clueless sidekick does not challenge any of the nonsense he utters.

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    1
    Fedde66
    Australia9 months ago
  • Love this

    Awesome, informative pod, very easy to understand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Solowoman07
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great podcast to get angry

    Left wing view on world economics, anti capitalist anti big companies anti above average earners. Unfortunately Greg’s clueless sidekick does not challenge any of the nonsense he utters.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fedde66
    Australiaa year ago

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Feedback highlights rigorous data use and avoidance of political spin.
Fans cite practical insights for students and professionals alike.
Some critics describe tone as left-leaning, but praise clarity and usefulness for policy debates.

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Australia’s gambling toll grows as government sidesteps total ad ban
Q: Why is there opposition to a total ban despite broad public support?
Opposition centers on concerns about revenue for free-to-air broadcasters and the political economy of sports broadcasting deals; the episode argues this reflects a conflict between public health goals and industry profits, making real reform difficult.
Australia’s gambling toll grows as government sidesteps total ad ban
Q: What exactly is in the proposed legislation to curb online gambling advertising?
The hosts explain that the proposal would cap ads on TV at three per hour during certain times and extend restrictions to stadiums and player uniforms, but streaming services would largely escape these limits unless the platform requires age verification, leaving significant exposure intact.
BONUS | What's the point of a gas export tax?
Q: Can you explain the difference between royalties and tax in the gas industry?
Royalties are payments to the government for extracting a resource from under public land, while taxes are revenue collected by the government from profits or corporate activity; the gas industry pays royalties in some jurisdictions but Commonwealth waters have limited or no royalties, and company taxes are paid on profits, not on volume alone.
Big Tech promises the world with AI. Australians shouldn’t believe them.
Q: What is the central economic rationale for hosting data centers in Australia?
The hosts discuss potential investment, jobs at construction, and broader sovereignty, but argue the long-term economic benefit is small and that regulation is crucial to avoid higher costs and stranded assets.
Why the wealthiest don’t need another tax cut
Q: Is he right? Are our taxes making rich Australians too lazy to work?
The hosts critique the suggestion, using data to argue that the tax burden on high-income earners in Australia is lower now than in the past.

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