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The science of happiness, unemployment, inflation, populism and One Nation
Australia's declining happiness contrasts with its strong economy, as unemployment remains near historic lows and inflation reaches levels not seen since 2000. Polling from the Australian National University reveals life satisfaction fell to 6.2 out of 10, with 30 percent believing their children will face worse futures.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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