Shane Wright

David Crowe, a former chief political correspondent, and Shane Wright, a senior economics correspondent, dive into Anthony Albanese's remarkable election victory. They discuss how Albanese's promises on cost-of-living and services resonated with voters, surpassing expectations set by the Coalition. The duo analyzes historical voting patterns and the implications for Albanese's future policies, highlighting potential risks with last-minute changes and the need for effective housing delivery. Together, they ponder whether early political goodwill can withstand upcoming challenges.

Shane Wright, Senior Economics Correspondent, dives into Australia’s housing crisis, highlighting astonishing median house values in major cities. He introduces the concept of gentle density, which could deliver one million new homes through property subdivision. Shane shares insights from New Zealand’s success and discusses potential downsides, like local resistance and infrastructure strain. He also examines the role of interest rates and government policies, pondering whether state initiatives can pave the way for this innovative housing solution.

Shane Wright, Senior Economics Correspondent for The Age and SMH, dives into Australia's convoluted federation system and its costly inefficiencies. He reveals how state-federal mismatches in health care and regulations lead to wasted billions each year. From inconsistent helmet standards to complex payroll taxes, Shane explains how these frictions hinder economic activity and burden taxpayers. He discusses the critical need for bipartisan reform and national standards to fix the broken system, emphasizing the realistic challenges ahead.

Join Paul Sakkal, a chief political correspondent dissecting the Albanese government, and Shane Wright, a chief economics correspondent focusing on budget implications. They dive into Albanese's impending meeting with Trump, unraveling objectives like critical minerals and trade negotiations. The duo discusses political fallout from superannuation policy backtracks, revealing tensions between Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers. With insights into economic ramifications of tariffs and the road ahead for Australian reforms, it's a riveting analysis of current politics and economics.

Shane Wright, a senior economics correspondent, dives into the recent political shift concerning Australia's superannuation tax plan. He explains the original proposal’s impact on wealthy Australians, the humiliating backflip by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, and reveals details about the new 40% tax rate for high earners. Shane evaluates whether these changes benefit the average Australian, especially low-wage workers. He also discusses potential future reforms and the budget implications of these significant adjustments.