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Election Coverage Flat White

Forget a tariff-induced recession, Australians have been in recession for two years

15 April 2025

6:41 PM

15 April 2025

6:41 PM

The standard of living in Australia has been in sharp focus during this election campaign. Both major parties have been at pains to make their case to the electorate as to why they are better prepared to address this issue.

At the centre of the issue is uncertainty in the global economy due to the tariffs announced, and now paused, by President Trump after ‘Liberation Day’, and whether or not Australia is headed towards a recession.

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