Australia has plenty of wealth. So why does everything feel so scarce? (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia possesses significant wealth yet experiences a sense of scarcity, with federal budget discussions focusing on existing policies rather than new initiatives.

• Australia has a lot of wealth but faces perceptions of scarcity.
• The federal budget debate focused on issues like superannuation and housing incentives.
• Discussions were narrow, concentrating on existing policies rather than new developments.