Expect A Deficit. And Don't Worry
The first thing you need to understand about tonight’s budget is that it will be…More
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Middle Class Welfare And Other Furphies
For once, Julia Gillard today received some positive media coverage. In an obviously tactical exercise…More
Call A Tax A Tax
Wayne Swan is still trying to convince us that the federal government’s proposed carbon tax…More
Digging Up The Figures On Mining Profits
As the mining tax debate grinds on, we’re learning a few things about the way…More
Swan Proves He's A Safe Pair Of Hands
In my budget preview yesterday, I argued that Wayne Swan had two choices in framing…More
Slaves To Surplus
In case you missed the Treasurer crowing about it last night, while other countries struggle…More
Budget 2010: What's In It For You?
The Rudd Government’s third budget has lived down to its carefully managed low expectations: it’s…More
Selling A Post Honeymoon Budget
The Rudd Government enjoyed one of the longest honeymoon periods in Australian political history. But…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
Angry Mining Execs Are Not The Real Story
It’s been a busy week in finance as markets swoon over fears of Greek default,…More