Chris Richardson
Chris Richardson is a prominent economist recognized for his analysis of Australia's economic landscape and public policy. He has provided expert commentary on taxation and government spending, highlighting the challenges faced by political parties in presenting comprehensive economic reform agendas. Recently, he cautioned against the political risks associated with the Coalition proposing tax cuts, emphasizing the reliance on income tax revenue compared to other nations.
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Independent economist Chris Richardson cautioned that research on changes to the CGT and negative gearing had shown only marginal impacts on the price of housing.
The deduction that will cost Australia $250bn over a decade unless government acts
Australia· 2026-02-05
Chris Richardson is an independent economist who believes Australia would be better off with clearer lines of government responsibilities.
Why councils, states don’t fix things they’re supposed toAustralia· 2025-11-17
Independent economist Chris Richardson said the government had a choice between good policy by abandoning the energy rebates or good politics by extending them.
Energy relief on the cards in form of rebate extensionAustralia· 2025-11-10
Independent economist Chris Richardson on Sunday said one way to reduce the financial hit on younger Australians was to increase personal income tax thresholds by 2.5 per cent.
Majority agree young people are victims of intergenerational bastardryAustralia· 2025-09-21
Independent economist Chris Richardson said the government’s decision to increase overall taxation on high-value superannuation accounts was a small step towards filling a substantial hole in the entire tax system.
Labor’s $3m super balance plan in limbo as legislation yet to be introduced to parliamentAustralia· 2025-09-05
Chris Richardson said the only way the WA deal would end was if the Coalition agreed not to turn the issue into a political issue.
Allan and Minns governments, experts demand Albanese fix GSTAustralia· 2025-06-02
Independent economist Chris Richardson expressed concerns about the Coalition's uncosted defense plan.
Higher taxes needed as Coalition eyes extra $100 billion defence spendAustralia· 2025-04-23
Economist Chris Richardson called lucky revenue boosts averaging $80 billion a year.
Exclusive interview with Anthony AlbaneseAustralia· 2025-03-31
Much of the credit for our relatively low level of debt and deficit should go to Chris Richardson and Treasury.
Labor’s budget naysayers ignore the cold hard factsAustralia· 2025-03-30
Chris Richardson highlights how the tax upgrades have been spent.
Fiscal discipline abandoned in favour of vote-buyingAustralia· 2025-03-27
Chris Richardson correctly predicted the 'decisions taken' figure would be much smaller this time around.
What’s left in Labor’s federal election war chest?Australia· 2025-03-25
Economist Chris Richardson calls Australia’s tax system 'dumb'.
Budget 2025: Winners and losersAustralia· 2025-03-25
Chris Richardson is an independent economist who expressed concerns about the absence of tough decisions to manage spending.
Labor tax cuts a pitch for election votes with a waiting periodAustralia· 2025-03-25Independent economist Chris Richardson said there was nothing wrong with putting a commercial enterprise off-budget if it was profitable.
How $20 billion in hidden costs feeds the ‘debt-creation machine’Australia· 2025-03-21
Chris Richardson is the co-founder of Zero Gravity Pilates.
I thought I was a fit 52-year-old man – until I tried Reformer Pilates
New Zealand· 2025-02-27
Chris Richardson said Australia relied too heavily on income tax revenue compared to other nations.
Coalition rules out income tax cuts as Dutton scrambles to find savingsAustralia· 2025-02-27