The Week The News Went Global
It’s not very often that foreign policy breaks through the carapace of insularity in Australian…More
Tagged: federal politics
Howes Says No To Green Jobs
Is the head of the Australians Workers Union and occasional visitor to Wollongong Paul Howes…More
Why The Ombudsman Is Being Punished
Allan Asher is, at least as I write this article, still the Commonwealth Ombudsman. But…More
Tax Reform For All – Not Just The Rich
In spite of cynicism and low expectations, last week’s National Tax Forum was extremely productive.…More
Finally! Labor Governs Like It's Their Job
It still languishes in the polls, but last week was a good one for the…More
Taxing Times For Labor
The Australian government is holding a two day tax summit, starting today in Canberra. Hundreds…More
Keep Spending, Mr Swan
Wayne Swan’s budget surplus is in peril. Dark clouds have gathered over the global economy,…More
Make Like Obama and Tax The Rich
On Monday this week, US President Obama gave a speech from the White House’s Rose…More
The Privilege To Speak Freely
It is easy to sympathise with the passion for justice of Senator Nick Xenophon. And…More
Xenophon Has Done A Good Deed
Nick Xenophon has been widely criticised for his decision to name alleged rapist Monsignor Ian…More