Saul Eslake
AustraliaeconomistMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Saul Eslake is an independent economist known for his insightful analysis of the Australian economy. He has held various prominent roles, including chief economist at several financial institutions, and is recognized for his expertise in economic policy and trade issues. Eslake has been vocal about the implications of trade relations between Australia and the United States, particularly concerning the aluminium industry, and he has criticized misleading claims regarding Australia's aluminium exports.
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Independent economist Saul Eslake welcomed last month’s budget.
Most Australians don’t want housing affordability to be fixed, and politicians know itAustralia· 2026-06-20
Independent economist Saul Eslake said his view was that the drop in prices was mostly caused by past rate rises, not the anti-investment mood created by Labor’s policies.
RBA thinks budget tax changes will lower inflation – but not in the way Labor wantsAustralia· 2026-06-02
Saul Eslake is an independent economist who expresses skepticism about the political commitment to addressing housing affordability.
The Great Australian Dream is changing – so what hope do the young have?Australia· 2026-03-02
Saul Eslake discusses the historical stability of house prices and the shift in government housing policy.
What was the Great Australian Dream, and how did home ownership slip out of reach?Australia· 2026-03-01
Independent economist Saul Eslake said the way investors had reacted to last year’s rate cuts was clearly a problem for the Reserve Bank and its efforts to keep inflation under control.
How property investors are adding to interest rate pressure in AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-01
Independent economist Saul Eslake said Chalmers and Gallagher had been fortunate that the pre-election budget delivered by the Morrison government was ultra-conservative in revenue forecasts.
Anthony Albanese demands ministers find billions in savings for May budgetAustralia· 2026-02-24
Saul Eslake is a prominent independent economist expected to back changes to the tax arrangement.
Top economists join forces to back capital gains tax changesAustralia· 2026-02-19
Independent economist Saul Eslake said widespread changes in Australia’s banking sector in the early 1990s made it easier for households to start borrowing more.
Nearly triple 1990 levels, driven by housing debtAustralia· 2026-02-17
Independent economist Saul Eslake agreed that the only real solution to the difficulties of first home buyers was building more homes.
How first home buyers are getting a $79,000 windfall without help from parentsAustralia· 2026-02-16
Independent economist Saul Eslake has written about the impact of the CGT concession.
2026 budget looms as Jim Chalmers’ best chance to make changesAustralia· 2026-02-05
Saul Eslake criticized One Nation's broader policy agenda, stating it lacked coherent economic policy.
Immigration, housing affordability, energy and climate positions explainedAustralia· 2026-01-24
Saul Eslake is an economist who criticized the GST deal and its impact on the country.
Why councils, states don’t fix things they’re supposed toAustralia· 2025-11-17
Independent economist Saul Eslake says the fiscal proclivities of the states and territories represent the biggest risk to the federal government’s triple-A credit rating.
Australia tax grab $1 trillion but federation reform needed to fix housing crisis, living standards, health fundingAustralia· 2025-11-16
Independent economist Saul Eslake this week said WA’s deal was 'the worst public policy decision of the 21st century thus far'.
NSW has become federal Labor’s problem child. But will voters tolerate its tantrums?Australia· 2025-11-05
Independent economist Saul Eslake expressed suspicion about government money supporting a private company.
Mount Isa copper smelter to be rescued by Albanese governmentAustralia· 2025-10-08
Saul Eslake is an independent economist who discusses the impact of government schemes on property prices.
Property price growth varies across Australian capital citiesAustralia· 2025-10-07
Independent economist Saul Eslake said the typical first home buyer chooses a more modest home than the median property.
100+ suburbs could become unaffordable by summerAustralia· 2025-09-09
Saul Eslake, independent economist, said governments had historically tended to build social housing in areas where the land is relatively cheap.
Sydney suburbs with the highest amenities and the least social housingAustralia· 2025-09-06
Independent economist Saul Eslake also warned that the policy would add to house price pressure.
First home buyers 5 per cent deposit scheme is best for those who buy fastAustralia· 2025-08-25
Saul Eslake credits Jim Chalmers for energizing the suite of policies being pushed forward.
Does Jim Chalmers really have the appetite to fight for big tax changes?Australia· 2025-08-22
Saul Eslake says the Abundance agenda is about being more ambitious.
We were offered an abundant utopia. We got something much lessAustralia· 2025-08-22
Economist Saul Eslake judged the changes from the economic roundtable as helpful but not revelatory.
Coalitions says Treasurer Jim Chalmer is looking to hike taxesAustralia· 2025-08-22
Attendees include independent economist Saul Eslake.
Productivity roundtable to investigate means to boost figuresAustralia· 2025-08-05
Saul Eslake suggests that extra revenue could be raised by adjusting tax policies.
How Treasurer Jim Chalmers can square the budget circle despite stagnant productivityAustralia· 2025-07-20Eminent economist Saul Eslake believes that no government will cut spending on social services to beef up defence.
NATO bowed to Trump’s defence demands. Here’s what it will costAustralia· 2025-06-25
Economist Saul Eslake says the probability of a sharp rise in oil prices depends on the extent of damage to Iran’s production capacity.
Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke petrol price fearsAustralia· 2025-06-15
Independent economist Saul Eslake discusses the implications of government borrowing.
Debt-to-GDP ratios and debt ceilings explainedAustralia· 2025-06-13
Saul Eslake wants Labor to seize the moment to scrap the WA deal.
Allan and Minns governments, experts demand Albanese fix GSTAustralia· 2025-06-02
As commentators such as economist Saul Eslake echo Husic’s calls for the government to use its mandate for bold reforms.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals why Australia’s progressive ideas are a model for a world in conflictAustralia· 2025-05-14
Saul Eslake says deposits traditionally guard borrowers and lenders against negative equity.
Home borrowers with deposits less than 20 per cent fall over four yearsAustralia· 2025-04-14
