Experts Cover Economic and Social Impacts
The Australian government will unveil the 2026-27 federal budget on May 12, 2026. Experts from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are ready to provide insights on various budget aspects. Their expertise spans economic impact, housing policy, tax reform, and productivity.
Richard Holden, a Professor of Economics at UNSW Business, will be in the budget lockup. He is prepared to discuss the economic impacts of the budget. His insights will focus on how the budget affects overall economic stability and growth.
Peter Swan, a Professor of Finance at UNSW, is available to talk about cost-of-living, tax reform, and intergenerational fairness. His analysis will include how changes in tax policy might affect different generations and living costs.
Dr. Nalini Prasad, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics, will explain the implementation of cost-of-living measures. She emphasises the importance of these measures in promoting long-term economic growth. Dr. Prasad mentions that, ‘Measures to improve productivity are crucial for generating sustainable growth.’
Housing and Taxation Insights
Dr. Chris Martin and Hal Pawson from the City Futures Research Centre focus on housing policy and affordability. They will highlight the challenges in the rental market and suggest strategies for improving housing accessibility.
Hal Pawson, Emeritus Professor, stresses the need for increased Rent Assistance to tackle the rising rents. He states, ‘Despite Rent Assistance increases in 2023 and 2024, further hikes are necessary to address the rent spikes in 2025-26 and the long-term devaluation of assistance compared to market rents.’
In the realm of taxation, Associate Professor Jeff Coulton and Professor Ann Kayis-Kumar from UNSW Business will discuss tax reform. Their focus includes dividends, franking credits, and the implications of these reforms for investors.
Associate Professor Dale Boccabella will provide commentary on debt, deficit, and tax policy. His insights will cover how these aspects are addressed in the new budget.
Professor Petr Sedlacek and Dr. Sue Keay are set to explore productivity enhancements. They will look into business dynamism and the role of artificial intelligence in boosting productivity.
Meanwhile, UNSW has a wealth of experts ready to comment on various themes. Richard Holden will discuss economic impacts. Peter Swan focuses on tax reform and intergenerational fairness. Dr. Nalini Prasad emphasises cost-of-living and productivity’s role in economic growth.
For housing insights, Dr. Chris Martin and Hal Pawson examine affordability. They analyse market challenges. Hal Pawson calls for more Rent Assistance due to rent spikes in 2025-26.
Tax reform is covered by Jeff Coulton, focusing on dividends. Ann Kayis-Kumar discusses potential changes. Dale Boccabella comments on debt and tax policies.
Petr Sedlacek and Sue Keay explore productivity improvements, including AI’s role. They aim to boost economic dynamics.
For more information or to arrange interviews, media representatives are encouraged to contact Katie Miller, News and Content Coordinator at UNSW.
