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resources April 13, 2019
CSIRO steps back on Adani approval
As Scott Morrison readied to call the election, Melissa Price rushed to give federal approval to Adani’s Carmichael mine, citing support from the CSIRO.
economy April 13, 2019
Sliding house prices and negative gearing
As house prices fall around Australia, opinions are divided about the impact of the Labor Party’s proposed reforms to negative gearing.
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.
ir March 16, 2019
Wages growth lowest since WWII
With wages stagnating since the Coalition took office, Labor is hoping to make the election a fight on industrial relations – even if it doesn’t have solutions.
law & crime December 1, 2018
Bank penalties disguised as charitable donations
As the banking royal commission’s hearings conclude, it can be revealed the banks have made $88 million in tax-deductable donations to avoid major penalties.
law & crime November 3, 2018
Tax benefits of legalising cannabis
According to figures requested by the Reason Party, legalising cannabis and personal drug use would generate millions of dollars in tax revenue and benefit an overwrought legal system.
law & crime August 25, 2018
In an embarrassing moment for the RBA, the Federal Court has ordered that the company formed to export Australia’s polymer banknote technology pay $65 million to an overseas agent defrauded of his commission.
resources July 21, 2018
Frydenberg’s energy battle over coal
Trying to broker agreement in the Coalition on the best action on climate change appears to be a Sisyphean task as supporters of coal maintain their pressure.
law & crime May 19, 2018
The government’s crackdown on cash transactions could not only change the way Australians spend, but also affect our overall privacy.
economy May 12, 2018
Gunning for an early election?
As Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison sell their ‘election’ budget, the prime minister is weighing up a poll that could be as early as August.
economy May 12, 2018
The truth about wage stagnation
While the government trumpets its jobs figures, it refuses to engage with wage stagnation. The truth is, nobody knows by what formula wages will go up again.
