The Treasurer this week proposed offering retired Australians new opportunities. The knee-jerk response from many was hackneyed and unhelpful. By Tim James.
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New state laws are introducing harsh penalties for bosses perceived to have contributed to a worker’s or even client’s death. Do they go too far? James Mathias says they do.
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The Morrison Government’s decision to increase regulation of the banks might seem contrary to Menzies’ legacy but protection of citizens must come first. By Nick Cater.
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Australia is attracting people trying to cash in on our loose class-action laws. It’s time we pulled the reins on this vexatious practice, says Tim James.
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Labor’s shadow minister for Education is more interested in politics than helping young people find meaningful work, says James Mathias.
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The superannuation industry is decreasingly interested in achieving the best returns for the people whose money they manage. By NSW Senator Andrew Bragg.
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They are boomers, hear them roar. Labor is mistakenly chasing young voters when in fact it is the over-55s who swing elections
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Given the choice, most workers would prefer to invest in their family home than super. Sadly, that’s not how retirement saving works.
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The findings from the annual longitudinal survey of Australian income and employment trends are not as grim as the usual cynics would have you believe, says Tim James
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Stamp duties on house sales are lazy, outdated, distort markets, make planning difficult and impose a penalty on mobility, says Tim James.
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