Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent with extensive experience reporting on fiscal policy, budgets and economic trends, providing analysis of the fuel excise, inflation and budgetary choices in the episode.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 28min
A national address, nailing down the budget, and Hastie’s ‘striking’ interview
Paul Sakkal, chief political correspondent, offers crisp political context on the Prime Minister's national address and party dynamics. Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent, breaks down the tight budget landscape, fuel excise moves and inflation risks. They also discuss energy security and a provocative interview that signals shifting conservative currents.
Mar 31, 2026 • 16min
Why should WA get so much of the GST?
Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent covering federal-state finance, explains the WA GST carve-up. He outlines why the 2018 capped-GST deal was struck, how iron-ore shocks and falling receipts created budget gaps, and why costs have ballooned to roughly $60 billion. He also discusses political influence, who ends up paying, opaque rules like a $200m reclassification, and possible reform via the Productivity Commission.
Feb 12, 2026 • 26min
Is government spending really driving inflation?
Natassia Chrysanthos, federal political reporter with quick takes on budgets and elections, and Shane Wright, economics correspondent who digs into fiscal data, unpack whether recent government spending helped fuel inflation. They compare forecasts to actuals, quantify spending rises, point to big drivers like NDIS, childcare and health, and discuss political risks and tax options.
Jan 28, 2026 • 16min
‘Numbers, numbers everywhere’: Interest rate rise likely, but what does it all mean?
Shane Wright, senior economics correspondent known for explaining Australian economic policy, inflation and markets. He breaks down the drivers of the inflation spike. He explains which indicators the RBA will watch and why airfares, electricity and housing costs matter. He outlines market odds of a rate rise and compares Australia’s position with other countries.
Dec 31, 2025 • 19min
Best of 2025: Chifley, Hawke, Rudd. Albanese beat them all. But what’s next?
David Crowe, a former chief political correspondent, and Shane Wright, a senior economics correspondent, dive into Anthony Albanese's remarkable election victory. They discuss how Albanese's promises on cost-of-living and services resonated with voters, surpassing expectations set by the Coalition. The duo analyzes historical voting patterns and the implications for Albanese's future policies, highlighting potential risks with last-minute changes and the need for effective housing delivery. Together, they ponder whether early political goodwill can withstand upcoming challenges.
