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Why we've the weakest economy since the GFC, with few clear ways out

Households are buying no more than they were a year ago, and the wage share of national income is the lowest since 1964, writes Peter Martin.

Middle class chase crumbs as the elites eat cake

As wealth continues to gather in the bank accounts of the secure few, a swathe of the Australian middle-class is languishing in part-time work with stagnant pay, argues Malcolm King.

Holden staff embrace as the last vehicle rolls off the production line at Elizabeth. Photo: Supplied by Holden via AAP

The fall of the Australian working class

Australia’s working class faces a bleak future but their plight barely registers in the leafy suburbs, argues Malcolm King.

Trade war threatens global recession: govt

Australians appear to be taking a regional nuclear threat and jittery financial markets in their stride for now, although confidence remains hampered by weak wages growth.

Federal Govt keeps backing the wrong horse

Current government policy penalises the sector of the economy where there is the largest proportion of existing employment and the best prospects for future growth, argues John Wanna.

State of the States: SA ranked number one for business investment

South Australia has been ranked the top state for business investment in the latest CommSec State of the States report.

Property market warning: 'Gravity catches up with stupidity'

Home building will further slow amid signs that “gravity may soon start to catch up with stupidity” in the Australian property market, according to Deloitte.

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