A Structural Economic Analysis Through A Pescatarian Lens

A Critical Analysis of 2026 Negative Gearing and CGT Reforms

How did it form, and why did it burst?

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the economic viability of establishing hydrogen-based green iron production in SA compared to the Business-as-Usual carbon-intensive export model.

Examining the Viability of an Environmentally Unfriendly Infrastructure Development

As an undergraduate student studying economics and development, I had the privilege of travelling to Ethiopia on a hybrid wheat breeding project with Professor Richard Trethowan from the University of Sydney.

Tuvalu is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, where climate adaptation is no longer just an idea, but a matter of survival. Launched in 2017, the Tuvalu Coastal Adaption Project (TCAP) is the first of its kind to protect the country’s coastline from rising sea-levels, erosion, and saltwater intrusion. Despite negligible contributions to global emissions, small island states in the Pacific like Tuvalu face disproportionate impacts from negative externali

How did fuel suddenly get so expensive, and what happens next?

By Jack Kirkwood Back at the beginning of the 21st century, cash was still king and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wanted to keep it this way. Cash was – and still technically is – the most efficient way for a consumer to complete a payment. Unlike cash sales, merchants must pay a small transaction fee to complete the purchase made every time you tap a card. This fee was the initial issue when card payments first entered the mainstream because retailers simply increased

By Shreya Nidumolu These days, businesses and marketers use the allure of exciting experiences, small joys, and an inescapable FOMO for all things glamorous to their advantage. Young adults in particular are willing to splurge on fun , an escape that is otherwise infrequent between job-hunting, gruelling education, and limited financial freedom amid uncertain economic times. While homeownership seems largely impossible, the instant gratification of tickets to popular experien

By Aidan Luther In the lead-up to the 2024 Queensland state election, the incumbent Queensland Labour Party promised a 6-month trial of a bewilderingly simply new fare scheme for public transport: a $0.50 ticket available to all passengers on every public bus, train, tram and ferry route throughout the state at all times (the 50c Policy). The policy was so attractive that the Liberal National Party (LNP) of Queensland matched Labor’s promise for a 6-month trial, won the elect

Exploring how two universities aim to become one.

By Grace Harkins The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is Australia’s central bank and is independent from, but also accountable to, the government in power. The RBA has recently, early June, again surprised most economists, borrowers, and financial markets by raising the cash rate by 0.25 of a percentage point, pushing it to 4.1%. What is all the fuss about? This decision caught many off guard, as most experts anticipated that the rate would remain stable for longer than just

By Chetan Khanna As university students, you might be wondering how this wage dispute affects you. Well, you might work in retail or fast food, or you might be studying economics and interested in how the labour market operates. Allow me to catch you up! The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) recently called for a 3.8 per cent increase in minimum and award wages for retail and fast-food workers due to percentage increase of real wages set to fall to levels similar to thos

By Chetan Khanna Gold is widely known as the ultimate safe-haven investment, particularly during times of crisis. It's a hedge against inflation, a store of value, and a tangible asset that can be used as collateral. Despite some ups and downs, gold is a solid investment that continues to draw the interest of investors. In 2023, gold prices are expected to hit record levels, according to commodity strategists. Turmoil in the global banking sector, central banks nearing the en

By Judah Tan Rewatching The Office, I once again received immense comedic utility from Creed Bratton’s beautifully chaotic handling of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, Inc. as temporary Regional Manager. “NEW MGR”, “B.O.B.O.D.D.Y.” and “Biznus” are artistic masterstrokes, but what exactly does all this have to do with economics? Despite being the longest-serving employee of the company, Creed is an almost utterly incompetent and shirking office worker. When seen at his desk, he

By George Young Money. Inflation. GDP. Supply. Demand - Boring. From a surface level, economics deals with big and important topics about how countries handle their finances. So, what does it have to do with everyday people like me? Why should I care about international trade or interest rates? I’m not a banker or a politician. Unlike finance or accounting, economics isn’t a tool but a social science. Economists observe a system that has evolved naturally over thousands of

By George Young and Kyle Scott Earlier in the year we wrote an article about troubles in the Australian housing market . We outlined some key issues associated with the current housing bubble, notably the restricted supply due to zoning laws/development times and overstimulated demand (encouraged by government initiatives). This is occurring amidst an already tumultuous global market experiencing energy crises and “long-covid” economic fallout. Major bubbles in the last 20 ye

By Mahya Panahkhahi “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” This is how Jane Austen begins her infamous novel, Pride and Prejudice. From the opening line it becomes pretty clear that the novel is about love, but just like most romantic stories set in 19th century England, is also very much about money. For those unfamiliar with the plot, it revolves around the Bennet family, with Elizabeth (“Lizzy

By Jasper Roberts On the 23rd of May 2022 Anthony Albanese was sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. After countless weeks of riveting debate, finally we have a newly formed government. It was an election campaign full of surprises, slogans and statistics! Both sides made promises in an attempt to woo the people of Australia. Both parties had some policies and good ideas however one question that was either avoided or not asked was how these policies and promises