May 12, 2021

Marriage of convenience comes with some hidden hazards

The pandemic has given the government licence to spend big, to dream large, and to do it in a way that the country needs. And licence to do it in good time for its re-election campaign.

May 11, 2021

The world is partying hard on free money, but beware the hangover

Central banks have pumped a fresh $US8 trillion into global liquidity since the pandemic was declared last year.

May 8, 2021

Voters driven to distraction by Morrison's short-term splurge

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is quickly rebuilding a coronavirus-ravaged economy in the short term. But beyond this, his plans are a mystery.

May 6, 2021

China's latest move a mere formality as Xi and Morrison speak the dialogue of the deaf

Beijing’s decision to suspend a high-level economic dialogue with Australia has no practical effect. But it conveys important information nonetheless.