Today's #GDP numbers are a sombre reminder of the cost of fighting high inflation. GDP barely grew in Q423, and per capita growth has declined for 3 consecutive quarters. Expect further labour market reverberations through 2024. #Auspol2024 #ausecon #economy

“[Car manufacturers] will need to provide greater choice to the market rather than less and that’s really good for consumers. The evidence suggests...there will be no price impact across the market.' - Climate Councillor Nicki Hutley tells Sarah Basford Canales
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I am suffering from #TaylorSwiftErasTour overload. But I'll jump on the clickbait bandwagon because here, finally, is some better analysis on the very minor economic impact of her tour. The climate impact, however, is big & not in a good way. Bah humbug
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#RBA 's Bullock on inflation: 'We've made good progress, but the job's not done'. Says it all. #ausecon #auspol24

#COP28 or #FLOP28 ? The #fossilfool lobby group prevails, at untold cost to humanity and nature. In a small glimmer of hope, this COP saw some promising developments in the private sector e.g. Aluminium Institute initiative. Update your #Adaptation plans.
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Aaand...everyone breathes a sigh of relief as RBA leaves rates on hold, reading the softer tea leaves. Still can't call time on tighter policy, but it's looking a whole lot more likely that end-2024 will see lower rates rather than higher ones. #ausecon #Auspol2023