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14 October 2026

Economist warns Australia’s productivity crisis is fuelling inflation as unemployment outlook worsens

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Economist warns Australia’s productivity crisis is fuelling inflation as unemployment outlook worsens

Australia is facing one of the bleakest economic outlooks among advanced economies, with the International Monetary Fund warning the nation is on track for the biggest rise in unemployment.

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