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The Hidden Math That Makes Some Australians Poorer for Working Harder
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It may seem counterintuitive, but working longer hours can make you less money, the e61 Institute says. A pile of bills in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 30, 2013. AAP Image/Dan Peled 8/13/2025 | Updated: 8/13/2025
Not so long ago, working harder was thought to guarantee you were better off. Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio. Author's Selected Articles
