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economy August 8, 2020
Super funds transformed by Liberal ideology
The Morrison government’s superannuation changes risk turning the scheme into ‘privately funded unemployment insurance’.
ir August 1, 2020
Despite the National Covid-19 Coordination Commission having produced few tangible results thus far, Scott Morrison has appointed six new directors with a view to jobs creation.
economy August 1, 2020
Could Frydenberg ease this crisis by printing money?
As the treasurer lauds supply-side economics, a once-controversial recovery theory is gaining traction.
economy July 25, 2020
Mysterious Mr Power, architect of our recovery
Neville Power is the former mining executive leading the government’s Covid-19 co-ordination commission. Questions have been raised about conflicts of interest, but very little is known about the boy from Bushy Park.
economy July 25, 2020
The end of charity: Sector at risk of collapse
As coronavirus bites, two-thirds of volunteers have left non-profits and many organisations in the sector face becoming ‘zombie charities’.
small business July 25, 2020
Why JobKeeper can’t stop a bankruptcy avalanche
With many small businesses barely clinging to life, the changes to JobKeeper may just be postponing an inevitable demise.
education July 18, 2020
Childcare centres at financial risk
Women in the workforce will be worse off as the government ends free childcare and JobKeeper support for the sector, with experts warning that some centres will be forced to close.
health July 11, 2020
The impact of Victoria’s second wave
As Treasurer Josh Frydenberg prepares to unveil a mini-budget on July 23, the Covid-19 outbreak in Victoria has put the country’s economic recovery in jeopardy.
economy July 4, 2020
Recession and government stimulus
The government quickly stepped in to prevent a potential collapse of the health system under the weight of Covid-19 cases. But will it go all in to head off economic disaster or let the market decide what happens come September?
education June 27, 2020
Uni fee hike will fail: HECS architect
Leading economist Bruce Chapman says the government’s plan to raise fees for certain courses won’t drive students into more ‘job-relevant’ degrees.
business June 20, 2020
Inside Hemmes’ $100m wage case
While Josh Frydenberg personally consulted the Merivale CEO about JobKeeper’s design, court documents detail the huge underpayment suit his pub empire is facing.
