Is Labor Anti Business?
On Tuesday night I predicted we should get ready for more unhinging in the wake…More
Tagged: budget
Swan's Careless Surplus
Remind me why we need a surplus again? There is no compelling economic reason for…More
Swan's Zero-Sum Surplus
Is Wayne Swan about to blow up the economy? It sounds like a silly question,…More
Models For A Model Carbon Policy
We’ve heard an awful lot about models recently. We’re talking economic models here — which…More
Who Are We Aiding?
Last week’s budget saw an increase in Australia’s overseas aid program which was criticised by…More
Will We Go To The Polls Early?
In the wake of the federal budget, Tony Abbott’s Opposition has been calling for an…More
It's A Budget Reply, Tony, Not A Campaign Launch
Last night, the Opposition Leader played his role in the circus that is Budget Week,…More
Middle Class Welfare And Other Furphies
For once, Julia Gillard today received some positive media coverage. In an obviously tactical exercise…More
The Future Will Be Char-Grilled
Rent-seeker (n.) A company, organisation or individual which uses its resources to obtain an economic…More
Hey Big Spender
The federal budget almost certainly moved into deficit this week — and nobody cared. As…More