Why Are Rents Going Through the Roof?
Last Thursday, Wayne Swan and Tanya Plibersek launched the National Rental Affordability Scheme. The $623…More
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A Lost Opportunity for Leadership
Given ever increasing concerns about climate change and this Federal Government’s strongly stated commitment to…More
No Polluter Left Behind
Kevin Rudd and Penny Wong’s Green Paper is out. The starting point for Australia’s response…More
An ABC of the CPRS
What’s covered under the Scheme? The big three: power stations are IN, transport is IN,…More
Which Side Are You On?
Kevin Rudd doesn’t care about disenfranchised majorities. Or does he. Does he? You’ll have to…More
The Worst Laid Plans
In February last year, NSW Planning Minister Frank Sartor used the supreme powers vested in…More
Fair's Fair for the Tall, Bald Poppy
Although he’s not responsible for the Climate Change portfolio, as Environment Minister, Peter Garrett will…More
Sandy Heads for the Hills
It is, indeed, the end of a vaguely memorable and ill-defined era. Australian public life…More
The Ultimate Veto
It’s a busy Thursday afternoon in the office of the Xenophon and Co law firm,…More
Swings, Roundabouts and Pigs' Heads
Saturday’s by-election in Gippsland delivered Labor a sobering 9.3 per cent slump on the primary…More