Alex Brewster
About Alex
Alex wrote for Savings.com.au as a finance journalist from 2019 until 2021.
His work focused on breaking down major economic releases and explaining how they affect everyday punters, with a strong emphasis on providing information and tools to help everyday Australians financially savvy.
Alex has since worked as a reporter with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, covering a range of news and political issues.
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Strong increase in jobs and hours worked, despite slight rise in unemployment
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Every adult in NSW to get $100 to spend in vouchers
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