business
business
business May 2, 2020
The real reason our shelves were empty
Australian supermarkets are vulnerable to shocks, as lockdown panic buying showed, but the government has known about these weaknesses since at least 2012.
business March 28, 2020
Australian airlines in turmoil
As the aviation industry faces financial ruin, Qantas boss Alan Joyce lashes out at a possible government bailout of Virgin Australia, a move that only accentuates the turbulence ahead.
resources February 15, 2020
Decommissioning oil vessel could cost taxpayers $230m
The sale of a Woodside offshore oil vessel to a fledgling company that has since gone belly up could potentially see taxpayers footing a huge decommissioning bill.
taxation February 1, 2020
New analysis of ATO data has found that many of Australia’s top fossil fuel companies paid little to no income tax in the past five years.
property December 14, 2019
News stories and real estate websites paint a picture of an ever booming and expanding property market. The reality may be quite different.
markets November 30, 2019
Westpac: Austrac fallout spreads
While court documents filed by the financial regulator outline serious allegations of security mismanagement at the bank, the sector braces for further scrutiny.
property July 6, 2019
The latest figures suggest that house prices are rising once more. According to Reserve Bank research, zoning restrictions contribute to high prices – but planning experts disagree.
property December 15, 2018
The truth behind housing market forecasts
As the media, politicians and those with a vested interest scaremonger over the housing market, the reality is far less bleak – for those who aren’t renting, at least.
resources November 17, 2018
As the government pushes to legislate for control of energy prices, retailers blame poor policy for rising bills. Meanwhile, experts say, the market continues to be gamed by energy generators.
taxation March 31, 2018
Tim Storer’s stand on corporate tax
Tim Storer’s demands for broader reforms to corporate tax rates show the Senate newcomer to be a man not for turning.
property November 12, 2016
Millers Point residents challenge Barangaroo casino in court
A Land and Environment Court challenge to James Packer’s proposed casino tower at Barangaroo may yet turn the odds against the Crown Resorts proposal.
