Australians are under economic pressure, with consumer confidence at a low six percent and inflation stubbornly above target—despite a slight easing that’s paused interest rate hikes. As the petrol subsidy ends this weekend, many see government relief measures as short-term fixes that pile on debt. Global shocks like Middle East conflict are worsening inflation, while experts warn current tactics aren’t sustainable. Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry argues for a bold pivot: balancing the budget to achieve a surplus, which would reduce demand, ease inflation, and lower interest rates—targeting the root cause instead of patching symptoms.
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