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Australia's median wealth falls despite rich getting richer

Published Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Updated July 3

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A report indicates that Australian adults possess the third-highest median net wealth globally, despite a perceived increase in wealth inequality within the country. The discussion includes potential policy solutions like inheritance or land taxes to address this disparity.

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  • Australian adults have the third-highest median net wealth in the world, at nearly $US211,000 (A$306,000), behind Luxembourg and Belgium.

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Wealth Inequality and Policy Solutions
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian emphasizes the growing wealth inequality in Australia and globally, discussing potential policy solutions like inheritance or land taxes to address the disparity.

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