Alan Austin
@alanaustin.bsky.social
Australian journalist based in France
The CEO of the Business Council claimed on ABC News that low productivity causes weak business investment. Yet investment has surged for the last 4 years and is at an 11-year high.
The reporter endorsed these falsehoods. Both deserve to be named and shamed.
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The reporter endorsed these falsehoods. Both deserve to be named and shamed.
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Falsehoods about Australia’s productivity: Malicious intent or stupidity?
Commentators continue to vilify the Albanese Government with nonsensical claims about the economy.
independentaustralia.net
September 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The CEO of the Business Council claimed on ABC News that low productivity causes weak business investment. Yet investment has surged for the last 4 years and is at an 11-year high.
The reporter endorsed these falsehoods. Both deserve to be named and shamed.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
The reporter endorsed these falsehoods. Both deserve to be named and shamed.
independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...
“Academics worldwide describe using GDP per capita to prove anything as “stupidity”. Better measures to track affluence are available.
“We could start with imports of fine chocolate which rise during booms and decline during recessions. We might call this the Ferrero index.”
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“We could start with imports of fine chocolate which rise during booms and decline during recessions. We might call this the Ferrero index.”
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Top 40 datasets showing quality of life in Australia steadily rising
While newsrooms provoke fear and anxiety about concocted “crises”, life is better than ever.
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September 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
“Academics worldwide describe using GDP per capita to prove anything as “stupidity”. Better measures to track affluence are available.
“We could start with imports of fine chocolate which rise during booms and decline during recessions. We might call this the Ferrero index.”
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“We could start with imports of fine chocolate which rise during booms and decline during recessions. We might call this the Ferrero index.”
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Only once has Australia achieved these four outcomes: inflation, the jobless and interest rates below 4.6%, and GDP growth above 2.0%.
That was in the fiscal year ended in June 2026.
By falsifying their reports on the economy Australia’s newsrooms are the main cause of collapsing social cohesion.
That was in the fiscal year ended in June 2026.
By falsifying their reports on the economy Australia’s newsrooms are the main cause of collapsing social cohesion.
Australia’s incompetent newsrooms fail to report best financial year ever
Last week’s gross domestic product (GDP) numbers confirm Australia’s economy is a world leader again.
independentaustralia.net
September 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Only once has Australia achieved these four outcomes: inflation, the jobless and interest rates below 4.6%, and GDP growth above 2.0%.
That was in the fiscal year ended in June 2026.
By falsifying their reports on the economy Australia’s newsrooms are the main cause of collapsing social cohesion.
That was in the fiscal year ended in June 2026.
By falsifying their reports on the economy Australia’s newsrooms are the main cause of collapsing social cohesion.
Richard Denniss sounds compelling when he says:
“Builders have to pay for bricks, bakers must pay for flour. The gas industry should have to pay for gas.”
The flaw in that logic is that Australians have not spent one cent to provide the gas the companies are exporting.
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“Builders have to pay for bricks, bakers must pay for flour. The gas industry should have to pay for gas.”
The flaw in that logic is that Australians have not spent one cent to provide the gas the companies are exporting.
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The natural gas tax battle has been lost but the war grinds on
The Albanese Government has rejected calls for a tax on gas exports, but strategies remain for environmental campaigners.
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August 30, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Richard Denniss sounds compelling when he says:
“Builders have to pay for bricks, bakers must pay for flour. The gas industry should have to pay for gas.”
The flaw in that logic is that Australians have not spent one cent to provide the gas the companies are exporting.
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“Builders have to pay for bricks, bakers must pay for flour. The gas industry should have to pay for gas.”
The flaw in that logic is that Australians have not spent one cent to provide the gas the companies are exporting.
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This dude does not have the first clue. His apparent ignorance of basic economics is astounding. His purpose is not to provide useful data for consumers.
He crams as many falsehoods as possible into a 15-minute video to ensure his viewers remain confused, upset and addicted to his fear porn.
He crams as many falsehoods as possible into a 15-minute video to ensure his viewers remain confused, upset and addicted to his fear porn.
Merchants of anger, fear and hatred thrive in Australia
Malicious lies continue to destroy social cohesion, life satisfaction and awareness of the state of the world.
independentaustralia.net
August 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
This dude does not have the first clue. His apparent ignorance of basic economics is astounding. His purpose is not to provide useful data for consumers.
He crams as many falsehoods as possible into a 15-minute video to ensure his viewers remain confused, upset and addicted to his fear porn.
He crams as many falsehoods as possible into a 15-minute video to ensure his viewers remain confused, upset and addicted to his fear porn.
Real wages paid to Aussie workers – that is, salaries adjusted for inflation – are surging, after years of going backwards under the Coalition.
The Stats Bureau shows average weekly earnings hit a record $2,084 in May. That’s a thumping 13.4% higher than in May 2023.
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The Stats Bureau shows average weekly earnings hit a record $2,084 in May. That’s a thumping 13.4% higher than in May 2023.
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Real wage increases ensure living standards are rising
Evidence keeps piling up, showing Australians are enjoying sustained expansion of wealth and incomes.
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August 16, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Real wages paid to Aussie workers – that is, salaries adjusted for inflation – are surging, after years of going backwards under the Coalition.
The Stats Bureau shows average weekly earnings hit a record $2,084 in May. That’s a thumping 13.4% higher than in May 2023.
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The Stats Bureau shows average weekly earnings hit a record $2,084 in May. That’s a thumping 13.4% higher than in May 2023.
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ABS head of business statistics Tom Lay said the surge in household spending is ‘driven by discretionary categories such as alcoholic drinks and tobacco, recreation and culture, and hotels, cafes and restaurants.’
This is forcing newsrooms to abandon their lie that quality of life is declining.”
This is forcing newsrooms to abandon their lie that quality of life is declining.”
Flailing newsrooms stymied by household luxury spending splurge
Multiple reports from the statutory authorities confirm living standards for all Australians are rising steadily.
independentaustralia.net
August 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
ABS head of business statistics Tom Lay said the surge in household spending is ‘driven by discretionary categories such as alcoholic drinks and tobacco, recreation and culture, and hotels, cafes and restaurants.’
This is forcing newsrooms to abandon their lie that quality of life is declining.”
This is forcing newsrooms to abandon their lie that quality of life is declining.”
"In six years since June 2020, petrol prices have risen 39.1%. What was the rise from 2020 to 2023 under Coalition policies, and how much from 2023 to 2026 under Labor’s policies?”
“The answers are: Coalition up 53.0% and Labor down 9.1%.”
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“The answers are: Coalition up 53.0% and Labor down 9.1%.”
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Truths about price rises they don’t want you to know
As inflation in Australia is steadily easing, misinformation is relentlessly worsening.
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August 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
"In six years since June 2020, petrol prices have risen 39.1%. What was the rise from 2020 to 2023 under Coalition policies, and how much from 2023 to 2026 under Labor’s policies?”
“The answers are: Coalition up 53.0% and Labor down 9.1%.”
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“The answers are: Coalition up 53.0% and Labor down 9.1%.”
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An official report refuted newsroom lies and said Australia is ‘in a solid position with its fiscal position triple-A-rated... jobless is low and the budget charts a credible path back to surplus’.
Australians need a credible path back to media which report the economy without a surplus of lies.
Australians need a credible path back to media which report the economy without a surplus of lies.
Investors applaud resilient economy while newsrooms refuse to report it
Encouraging information on jobs and wealth has been greeted with a range of interpretations.
independentaustralia.net
July 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
An official report refuted newsroom lies and said Australia is ‘in a solid position with its fiscal position triple-A-rated... jobless is low and the budget charts a credible path back to surplus’.
Australians need a credible path back to media which report the economy without a surplus of lies.
Australians need a credible path back to media which report the economy without a surplus of lies.
Almost everything Angus Taylor says is wrong. The surge in living standards is among the world’s best.
Average Aussies enjoy more overseas trips than ever, record student numbers at private schools and record home loans. Sales of light aircraft, recreational boats, electric cars are at fresh highs.
Average Aussies enjoy more overseas trips than ever, record student numbers at private schools and record home loans. Sales of light aircraft, recreational boats, electric cars are at fresh highs.
The top ten troubles with Taylor’s tenets
Many of the claims made by Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor are debunked by clear evidence.
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July 19, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Almost everything Angus Taylor says is wrong. The surge in living standards is among the world’s best.
Average Aussies enjoy more overseas trips than ever, record student numbers at private schools and record home loans. Sales of light aircraft, recreational boats, electric cars are at fresh highs.
Average Aussies enjoy more overseas trips than ever, record student numbers at private schools and record home loans. Sales of light aircraft, recreational boats, electric cars are at fresh highs.
All newsrooms try to replicate every false story any one of them creates.
This happened with the dire threats of recession in January, anxiety in March over interest rates, then warning the May budget would inevitably cause house prices to rise and simultaneously to fall. And now core inflation.
This happened with the dire threats of recession in January, anxiety in March over interest rates, then warning the May budget would inevitably cause house prices to rise and simultaneously to fall. And now core inflation.
Economists and newsrooms collaborate to lie about Australia’s economy
Australia’s media has hit a new low in deceptive reporting, but with one positive note.
independentaustralia.net
July 13, 2026 at 12:43 AM
All newsrooms try to replicate every false story any one of them creates.
This happened with the dire threats of recession in January, anxiety in March over interest rates, then warning the May budget would inevitably cause house prices to rise and simultaneously to fall. And now core inflation.
This happened with the dire threats of recession in January, anxiety in March over interest rates, then warning the May budget would inevitably cause house prices to rise and simultaneously to fall. And now core inflation.
Thousands of Americans have died as a result of Trump’s malicious decisions, with thousands more killed by his military abroad.
His most deadly decision, however, is slashing US overseas aid which could result in more than 14 million deaths.
This could all end in November, if Americans so choose.
His most deadly decision, however, is slashing US overseas aid which could result in more than 14 million deaths.
This could all end in November, if Americans so choose.
Killings continue to surge under Trump’s destructive rule
While Donald Trump is making headlines losing his war against Iran and his personal grift of billions, the U.S. President is still causing countless deaths.
independentaustralia.net
July 6, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Thousands of Americans have died as a result of Trump’s malicious decisions, with thousands more killed by his military abroad.
His most deadly decision, however, is slashing US overseas aid which could result in more than 14 million deaths.
This could all end in November, if Americans so choose.
His most deadly decision, however, is slashing US overseas aid which could result in more than 14 million deaths.
This could all end in November, if Americans so choose.
"Australians are enjoying unprecedented economic prosperity and predictability. Instead of celebrating this, the newsrooms are constructing a false narrative to deceive their audiences. Those malevolent actors calling the Government "liars" and who refuse to report the truth deserve condemnation."
Australia’s newsrooms continue to suppress vital information
Australia is enjoying a rare era of sustained economic calm and stability, which the mainstream media actively denies.
independentaustralia.net
June 29, 2026 at 12:55 AM
"Australians are enjoying unprecedented economic prosperity and predictability. Instead of celebrating this, the newsrooms are constructing a false narrative to deceive their audiences. Those malevolent actors calling the Government "liars" and who refuse to report the truth deserve condemnation."
The percentage of Aussies without power is 0.53%, fewer than 15,000. The percentage of citizens in poverty today, while still too high, is the lowest ever. No Press Club ‘journalists’ corrected this. Most don’t mind the racism, bigotry and lies. They should be among the 0.031% permanently homeless.
No, Pauline, 63 per cent of Australians do not use candles
Pollsters and newsrooms are culpable for Australia’s worst media failure in recent memory.
independentaustralia.net
June 21, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The percentage of Aussies without power is 0.53%, fewer than 15,000. The percentage of citizens in poverty today, while still too high, is the lowest ever. No Press Club ‘journalists’ corrected this. Most don’t mind the racism, bigotry and lies. They should be among the 0.031% permanently homeless.
Many folks have higher costs after placing their kids in private schools, or upgrading their home, or car or boat or plane, or gold private health insurance, or a holiday abroad.
These are real pressures. But they don't indicate a weak economy or falling living standards.
They prove the opposite.
These are real pressures. But they don't indicate a weak economy or falling living standards.
They prove the opposite.
Newsrooms destroy life satisfaction while trying to report it
Constant lies about Australia’s economy weaken consumer confidence and social cohesion.
independentaustralia.net
June 14, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Many folks have higher costs after placing their kids in private schools, or upgrading their home, or car or boat or plane, or gold private health insurance, or a holiday abroad.
These are real pressures. But they don't indicate a weak economy or falling living standards.
They prove the opposite.
These are real pressures. But they don't indicate a weak economy or falling living standards.
They prove the opposite.
In any other country achieved world’s best economy status, the newsrooms would hand out warm congratulations all around.
But in Australia, the shonks and charlatans in the media continue to churn out misinformation and blatant lies.
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But in Australia, the shonks and charlatans in the media continue to churn out misinformation and blatant lies.
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Flailing newsrooms flog fears of a fictional recession
Anxiety over Australia’s economy fomented by craven anti-Labor ‘reporters’ is unfounded.
independentaustralia.net
June 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM
In any other country achieved world’s best economy status, the newsrooms would hand out warm congratulations all around.
But in Australia, the shonks and charlatans in the media continue to churn out misinformation and blatant lies.
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But in Australia, the shonks and charlatans in the media continue to churn out misinformation and blatant lies.
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The point of news bulletins is not to inform audiences but to condemn Albo at every turn, and ensure citizens remain in a constant state of ignorance, anxiety, anger and depression.
This is why Australians have tumbled on happiness, the better life index, life satisfaction and consumer confidence.
This is why Australians have tumbled on happiness, the better life index, life satisfaction and consumer confidence.
The glaring problems with Labor’s dreadful, appalling, terrible 2026 Budget
Few observers in Australia’s media have had a kind word for last month’s controversial Budget
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May 31, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The point of news bulletins is not to inform audiences but to condemn Albo at every turn, and ensure citizens remain in a constant state of ignorance, anxiety, anger and depression.
This is why Australians have tumbled on happiness, the better life index, life satisfaction and consumer confidence.
This is why Australians have tumbled on happiness, the better life index, life satisfaction and consumer confidence.
Media reports on the budget were riddled with distortions, falsehoods and personal attacks. They ignored the world-leading outcomes.
Are Australian finance reporters too stupid to understand reality, or do they know but choose to lie? Do they realise how destructive they are of social cohesion?
Are Australian finance reporters too stupid to understand reality, or do they know but choose to lie? Do they realise how destructive they are of social cohesion?
Australia now has best-ever economy and worst-ever reporters
Coverage of the recent Federal Budget proves standards of economic reporting are at an all-time low.
independentaustralia.net
May 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Media reports on the budget were riddled with distortions, falsehoods and personal attacks. They ignored the world-leading outcomes.
Are Australian finance reporters too stupid to understand reality, or do they know but choose to lie? Do they realise how destructive they are of social cohesion?
Are Australian finance reporters too stupid to understand reality, or do they know but choose to lie? Do they realise how destructive they are of social cohesion?
Albanese was urged to implement major reforms, some that broke promises.
But, hey, if not now, when? Will any PM ever again have a 94-seat majority, approval 54% to 46% and a defeated Opposition? So they did it.
Now, what further challenges might they tackle?
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But, hey, if not now, when? Will any PM ever again have a 94-seat majority, approval 54% to 46% and a defeated Opposition? So they did it.
Now, what further challenges might they tackle?
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Albanese’s springboard for even greater triumphs
Last week’s courageous budget could portend an era of substantial achievement.
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May 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Albanese was urged to implement major reforms, some that broke promises.
But, hey, if not now, when? Will any PM ever again have a 94-seat majority, approval 54% to 46% and a defeated Opposition? So they did it.
Now, what further challenges might they tackle?
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But, hey, if not now, when? Will any PM ever again have a 94-seat majority, approval 54% to 46% and a defeated Opposition? So they did it.
Now, what further challenges might they tackle?
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The RBA’s decision is fair to savers and borrowers and curbs the inflation risk, so should have been warmly welcomed.
Instead, the craven newsrooms said it was ‘brutal’, ‘disastrous’, ‘risking recession’ and ‘another blow’.
This why Australians' overall life satisfaction has plummeted since 2019.
Instead, the craven newsrooms said it was ‘brutal’, ‘disastrous’, ‘risking recession’ and ‘another blow’.
This why Australians' overall life satisfaction has plummeted since 2019.
The richer Australians get, the sadder they become, data shows
While the economy recorded its best year ever in 2025, life dissatisfaction hit a new low.
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May 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The RBA’s decision is fair to savers and borrowers and curbs the inflation risk, so should have been warmly welcomed.
Instead, the craven newsrooms said it was ‘brutal’, ‘disastrous’, ‘risking recession’ and ‘another blow’.
This why Australians' overall life satisfaction has plummeted since 2019.
Instead, the craven newsrooms said it was ‘brutal’, ‘disastrous’, ‘risking recession’ and ‘another blow’.
This why Australians' overall life satisfaction has plummeted since 2019.
Livestock sold for meat set fresh records in every category last year. Harvests of wheat, barley, oats, lentils & others hit all-time highs.
So while Australians shake their heads forlornly when polled about the economy and agree "we’ll all be rooned", they are actually living their best lives ever.
So while Australians shake their heads forlornly when polled about the economy and agree "we’ll all be rooned", they are actually living their best lives ever.
Farmers are anxious, but still in a pretty good paddock
While Australian primary producers are understandably uneasy over wars and tariffs, they are currently enjoying exceptional prosperity.
independentaustralia.net
May 3, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Livestock sold for meat set fresh records in every category last year. Harvests of wheat, barley, oats, lentils & others hit all-time highs.
So while Australians shake their heads forlornly when polled about the economy and agree "we’ll all be rooned", they are actually living their best lives ever.
So while Australians shake their heads forlornly when polled about the economy and agree "we’ll all be rooned", they are actually living their best lives ever.
Australia’s GDP growth now ranks equal 7th among advanced economies. That’s up from 21st in 2019 under the incompetent Coalition.
On overall budget balance, Australia now ranks 13th, up from dead last in 2019!
Australia’s spending now ranks an impressive fifth.
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On overall budget balance, Australia now ranks 13th, up from dead last in 2019!
Australia’s spending now ranks an impressive fifth.
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Global agencies give Australia’s economy thumbs up
As job losses, inflation and weak growth impact many economies, Australia advances apace.
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April 26, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Australia’s GDP growth now ranks equal 7th among advanced economies. That’s up from 21st in 2019 under the incompetent Coalition.
On overall budget balance, Australia now ranks 13th, up from dead last in 2019!
Australia’s spending now ranks an impressive fifth.
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On overall budget balance, Australia now ranks 13th, up from dead last in 2019!
Australia’s spending now ranks an impressive fifth.
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ABC News lied when it reported that the global economy is on the brink of recession.
It’s principal graphic was the International Monetary Fund’s ‘severe scenario’ which clearly showed growth forecasts at 2% this year and 2.2% next year. Those are NOT recessions.
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It’s principal graphic was the International Monetary Fund’s ‘severe scenario’ which clearly showed growth forecasts at 2% this year and 2.2% next year. Those are NOT recessions.
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ABC News leads the media shonks in fomenting fear of recession
The national broadcaster is failing the nation badly by misreporting Australia’s economy.
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April 19, 2026 at 10:37 PM
ABC News lied when it reported that the global economy is on the brink of recession.
It’s principal graphic was the International Monetary Fund’s ‘severe scenario’ which clearly showed growth forecasts at 2% this year and 2.2% next year. Those are NOT recessions.
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It’s principal graphic was the International Monetary Fund’s ‘severe scenario’ which clearly showed growth forecasts at 2% this year and 2.2% next year. Those are NOT recessions.
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New Zealand’s GDP growth of 1.3% last year was weak. But the Kiwi media saw no cause for anxiety.
Australia’s annual growth of 2.6% was stronger than almost everywhere. But according to the craven liars in the newsrooms, we may as well all swallow a bottle of pills, then leap from high windows.
Australia’s annual growth of 2.6% was stronger than almost everywhere. But according to the craven liars in the newsrooms, we may as well all swallow a bottle of pills, then leap from high windows.
Boycott newsroom liars and restore Australia’s absent self-assurance
Experiences abroad show how to heal Australia’s debilitating social malaise, writes Alan Austin.
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April 12, 2026 at 10:26 PM
New Zealand’s GDP growth of 1.3% last year was weak. But the Kiwi media saw no cause for anxiety.
Australia’s annual growth of 2.6% was stronger than almost everywhere. But according to the craven liars in the newsrooms, we may as well all swallow a bottle of pills, then leap from high windows.
Australia’s annual growth of 2.6% was stronger than almost everywhere. But according to the craven liars in the newsrooms, we may as well all swallow a bottle of pills, then leap from high windows.
Only once since World War II has Australia achieved optimum outcomes through a full year on these four key variables:
• Jobless below 4.5%,
• Headline inflation below 4.0%,
• Interest rates between 3.0% and 5.0%, and
• Annual GDP growth above 2.0%.
That was in 2025.
The newsrooms didn’t tell you?
• Jobless below 4.5%,
• Headline inflation below 4.0%,
• Interest rates between 3.0% and 5.0%, and
• Annual GDP growth above 2.0%.
That was in 2025.
The newsrooms didn’t tell you?
Specialists refuse to correctly diagnose best economy ever
Only once has Australia’s economy achieved near-perfect health. The newsrooms failed to track and record this for 2025, Alan Austin reports.
independentaustralia.net
April 5, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Only once since World War II has Australia achieved optimum outcomes through a full year on these four key variables:
• Jobless below 4.5%,
• Headline inflation below 4.0%,
• Interest rates between 3.0% and 5.0%, and
• Annual GDP growth above 2.0%.
That was in 2025.
The newsrooms didn’t tell you?
• Jobless below 4.5%,
• Headline inflation below 4.0%,
• Interest rates between 3.0% and 5.0%, and
• Annual GDP growth above 2.0%.
That was in 2025.
The newsrooms didn’t tell you?