The Truth About Our Taxes: Some Are Good, Some Are Bad, And Both Parties Have It Wrong
Ian McAuley busts four prevailing myths about taxation in Australia. If Australia is to have a…More
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Don’t Swallow It: A GST Hike Is Not About ‘Efficiency’
An increase or broadening of the GST will reshape our tax system in a way…More
GST Debate: Calls To ‘Axe The Tax’ Don’t Ring So Loud When Changes Hurt The Poorest
All of sudden, broadening the GST is back on the agenda. But where is the…More
Why Rob A Bank When You Can Found One?
Mark Manolopoulos joins with mourners upset by the National Australia Bank’s disappointing annual profit. So…More
Malcolm Turnbull’s Tongue Wags After Tragic Coal Seam Gas Suicide, But I Doubt He’ll Bark At Industry
The Prime Minister has rightly expressed his shock at the suicide of a farmer, widely…More
Three Reasons Adani’s Mega Coal Mine Is Still In Trouble
Australia’s most controversial coal mine continues to face huge challenges, in spite of the remonstrations…More
Disgraced Cash Converters Cough Ups $23 Million After Class Action Alleging Dodgy Lending
The issue of payday lending has come back under the spotlight. Max Chalmers reports. Tens…More
John Hewson Attacks Coal-Loving Peter Costello Over Future Fund’s Fossil Fuel Investments
Former Treasurer Peter Costello has previously said it would be “a very strange thing” for…More
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
Penalty Rates Are More Important Than Extra Brunch Options On A Sunday
The Productivity Commission says cutting Sunday penalty rates will benefit consumers. What’s far more important…More