Debt Shy Labor Lacking Courage On Public Infrastructure
Whatever would have happened with the Government’s leadership, it was inevitable that Labor would make…More
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There’s No Trade-Off Between Economy And Environment
A common myth is that strong action to address climate change would necessarily involve some…More
How A Higher Corporate Tax Rate Can Help Keep Money In Australia
Less than a day after Treasurer Hockey put his proposal for personal income tax cuts,…More
The MP Rorts The Public Don't See
Now starts the analysis and allocation of blame for Bronwyn Bishop’s fall from grace. The…More
Rewarding The Financial Industry And Undermining Green Energy: A Double Win For Hockey And Costello
Clean energy corporations have welcomed the passage through Parliament of a renewable energy target, even…More
From Boomer To Bust
Ben Eltham has written about the hypocrisy and insensitivity of Treasurer Hockey’s “get a good…More
A Budget Built On A Bed Of Sand: Ian McAuley
Tuesday’s budget was like one of those glitzy beachfront hotels in a country with slack…More
The Three Goals Hockey's Budget Must Strive For
When Treasurer Hockey brings down the budget there will be the time-honoured process of lobby…More
By Pushing Mining The Abbott Goverment Trashes Environment And Economy
Treasurer Hockey talks about the fall in iron ore prices as if it’s a temporary…More
The Case For An Increase To The GST, With Caveats
The GST is back on the agenda. Over the parliamentary break several Coalition backbenchers and…More