Labor’s Attack On Malcolm Turnbull’s Wealth Should Have Focussed On Fairness
It took a Liberal Prime Minister to remind Labor of its claimed basic principles, writes…More
Author: Ian McAuley
Ian McAuley
Ian McAuley is an adjunct lecturer in public sector finance at the University of Canberra and a fellow at the Centre for Policy Development.
Debt Shy Labor Lacking Courage On Public Infrastructure
Whatever would have happened with the Government’s leadership, it was inevitable that Labor would make…More
Turnbull’s Mini Economic Summit A Chance To Finally Think Big On Spending And Tax Reform
This week’s mini-summit will come to nothing if it fails to address Australia’s shortfall in…More
Sick Of The Trench Warfare: Turnbull's Chance For Meaningful Debate
On Saturday, on the eve of his elevation to the ministry, Senator Simon Birmingham was…More
It’s The Ideology, Stupid. And The Economy.
The lazy interpretation of Turnbull’s successful challenge is to see it as a repeat of…More
There’s No Trade-Off Between Economy And Environment
A common myth is that strong action to address climate change would necessarily involve some…More
How A Higher Corporate Tax Rate Can Help Keep Money In Australia
Less than a day after Treasurer Hockey put his proposal for personal income tax cuts,…More
Buying Hockey’s Myths Would Plunge Economy Lower Than The Treasurer’s Own Standing
Treasurer Hockey’s speech foreshadowing income tax cuts is hardly worthy of serious consideration. It’s laden…More
From Boomer To Bust
Ben Eltham has written about the hypocrisy and insensitivity of Treasurer Hockey’s “get a good…More
A Budget Built On A Bed Of Sand: Ian McAuley
Tuesday’s budget was like one of those glitzy beachfront hotels in a country with slack…More