Relative Return Unplugged: Unpacking the budget: Deficits, spending, and productivity risks

Podcast/Relative-Return/

27 March 2025
| By Robyn Tongol |
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In this week’s episode of Relative Return Unplugged, AMP’s chief economist, Shane Oliver, joins us to break down Labor’s budget, focusing on its re-election strategy and cost-of-living support, and cautioning about the long-term impact of structural deficits, increased government spending, and potential risks to productivity growth.

Join us to hear about:

  • Why the budget raises alarms about the long-term impact of structural deficits.
  • How government spending impacts productivity growth.
  • Oliver's advice for the next government.

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