The Seven Myths Of The NBN
The debate on the National Broadband Network has developed considerably since I wrote about it…More
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Is Barry A Big Spender?
The NSW election was a wipeout. Let’s get away from the ex-post excuses from the…More
Let The FJ Holden Be A Lesson
The FJ Holden, produced from 1953 to 1956, cost £1023 — or around 17 months…More
What The Insurance Companies Don't Tell You
On 20 January, The Australian published an interview with Queensland home-owners Bill and Maria Gilbert.…More
Is A Budget Deficit Really Such Bad News?
The fuss over the flood levy has revealed the absurdity of government budgeting. It’s the…More
That Wasn't A Strategy Failure
The results from the Victorian election are more or less settled and Labor’s loss has…More
When A Monopoly Beats Competition
Last weekend the OECD released its regular economic survey (pdf) of Australia, a document which…More
What The Auditor Couldn't See
Earlier this month the Commonwealth Government Auditor (ANAO) released its report (pdf) on the Home…More
Slaves To Surplus
In case you missed the Treasurer crowing about it last night, while other countries struggle…More
Is Lifting The Super Levy A Good Idea?
While resource rent tax has been capturing media attention, the Government’s initiative to lift the…More