The Forgotten People: Breaking Through In The Bush
Life in regional and remote Australia has its advantages, but that’s often in spite of local, state and…More
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Trumponomics: A Sugar Hit For An Economy In Crisis
Trump’s election saw a bounce in America’s stock markets, but this is purely about financial…More
The Mindless March To a Robot-Driven Jobless Future, And What You Can Do About It
Automation and the ‘disruptive’ economy are neoliberalism on steroids. If we don’t figure out an…More
Bottling The Demon Of Free Trade: Trumpism And Protectionism
To trade freely, or not to trade freely. That is the question that plagues nations.…More
Money And Religion: The Greeks Got It Right. They Tax The Church.
The free tax ride for religious institutions in Australia is about 400 years past its…More
The Mounting Case For A Royal Commission Into Banks And Insurance Companies
An overwhelming majority of Australians support a Royal Commission into the finance sector. Ian McAuley…More
Africa Down Under: Tales Of Australian Woe On The ‘Dark Continent’
A mining conference underway in Perth states its aim is to help boost the fortunes…More
Economic Gobbledegook: Scott Morrison And His ‘Taxed And Taxed-Not’ Speech
Last week, Treasurer Scott Morrison delivered a major speech on economic and tax reform in…More
Australia’s Unemployment Rate Isn’t What It Seems
Work one hour a week and you’re not counted as unemployed. That’s why the numbers…More
The Latest Bank Interest Rate Scandal Signals A Crisis Of Australian Democracy
The banks are in trouble again. This time it’s about their failure to pass on…More