Matthew Bowes is a Senior Associate in Grattan Institute’s Economic Prosperity and Democracy Program. He has previously worked at the Parliamentary Budget Office and Commonwealth Treasury in various roles analysing personal income tax, budgets, and social policy.
Matt’s research interests include housing policy, planning reform, and public trust in government. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and a Bachelor of Arts from the Australian National University.
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Rising rents, ‘death taxes’, and other budget myths
Let’s take a look at some of the wild claims made about Budget 2026.
22.05.2026
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