Australia’s inflation rate is now firmly in the RBA’s target band, but groceries, rent, and daily essentials still feel painfully expensive. Why is there a disconnect between the data and what we think is our lived reality? 

The Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, says he wants to cut Australia’s permanent migration program. Is such a cut possible? And could it stem the total net overseas migration?

And, costings. We spend $9 million a year on the Parliamentary Budget Office. Shouldn't we get its insights before we vote? 

Guests:

Megan Flamer - Innovation specialist with Monash Business School 

Brendan Coates - Housing and Economic Security Program director at the Grattan Institute

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