Australia’s real money problem isn’t inflation—it’s a stealth wage theft: your paychecks look bigger, but real hourly wages have dropped 5% in five years. Politicians chase quick fixes like fuel rebates and housing hacks instead of tackling root causes, confusing voters and distorting economic understanding. Younger, lower-income Australians even misunderstand how interest rates work—thinking hikes cause inflation, not curb it. The result? A growing gap between symptom-focused politics and the long-term stability voters actually need.

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