Why Australia's economic growth is "pathetic"

The latest data shows that economy is really struggling and the Reserve Bank got it wrong (again). Plus: TACO corner.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest quarterly GDP figures, why the above-inflation increase to minimum and award wages is a good thing, and the latest from Tariffland.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 5 June 2025 and things may have changed since recording.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

The good news? Household living standards are on the rise. The bad news? Just about everything else by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (June 2025)

The continuing irrelevance of minimum wages to future inflation by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (April 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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