Visions for Australia: Class

"Nearly two-thirds of Australians born between 1972-82 earn more money than their parents did at a similar age, but data shows those born after 1990 are experiencing slower income growth, according the Productivity Commission ... "

"In thinking about how we approach class and economic mobility in Australia, it is hard to ignore current headlines about tariffs and a potential US recession. We have entered a period of global economic instability triggered by the actions of the Trump Administration – an Administration that has successfully channelled the anger and pain of many American voters, particularly those without four-year college degrees. And it is no wonder they are angry ... "

"“Income inequality hits a 20-year high”. “Housing is less affordable than ever”. “The staggering truth about wage inequality in Australia”. Those are just some of the headlines we’ve seen this year about new research on growing inequality, which often hits younger Australians hardest ... "

"The rising concentration of property and investment assets in the hands of wealthier Australians is making housing crisis worse and deepening economic divides ... "

"Amid the cost-of-living crisis and struggles to get on to the property ladder, it’s getting harder to be young and rich these days ... "