State Of Independence

South Australia is well positioned to repeat its postwar boom once this COVID-19 pandemic has blown over. By Alex Antic.

Nick Cater, COVID-19, Business and EconomyFred PawleMay 8, 2020

Toying With Collapse

Key decision makers are slowly and deliberately dismantling the Australian economy. Do they know when to stop? By Tony Shepherd.

COVID-19, Tony Shepherd, Business and EconomyFred PawleApril 2, 2020

Hard Work Ahead

Even if this virus could be cured tomorrow, the economic recovery will be slow and arduous. Urgent reforms are needed for us to bounce back stronger. By Nick Cater.

Business and Economy, Nick Cater, COVID-19Fred PawleMarch 20, 2020

Written In Stone

Andrew Stone’s book of policy proposals is not only rigorous and systematic. It also adopts a seriousness sadly lacking in politics today. By Henry Ergas.

Business and EconomyFred PawleFebruary 15, 2020

Trading Up

Few countries, if any, could match the pace, scale and scope of Australia’s growth in free trade deals, bringing greater opportunities to its businesses and people. By Tim James.

Business and Economy, Tim JamesFred PawleFebruary 15, 2020

Full-Time Headache

For bureaucrats trying to review the Fair Work Act, and employers who must comply with it, understanding our awards system is an impossibly complex job.

Business and Economy, Employment, James MathiasFred PawleNovember 23, 2019

Never Gets Old

The Treasurer this week proposed offering retired Australians new opportunities. The knee-jerk response from many was hackneyed and unhelpful. By Tim James.

Business and Economy, Retirement, Tim JamesFred PawleNovember 22, 2019

Blame The Boss

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.

Business and Economy, James MathiasFred PawleNovember 15, 2019Business and Economy

Law of Liberalism

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.

Nick Cater, Business and EconomyFred PawleNovember 8, 2019Nick Cater

Class Ceiling

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.

Tim James, Business and EconomyFred PawleNovember 1, 2019law

Numbers Game

Labor’s shadow minister for Education is more interested in politics than helping young people find meaningful work, says James Mathias.

Education, Business and EconomyRobin AustinOctober 25, 2019James Mathias

It’s Their Money

The superannuation industry is decreasingly interested in achieving the best returns for the people whose money they manage. By NSW Senator Andrew Bragg.

Retirement, Business and EconomyFred PawleAugust 12, 2019

Too Big to Ignore

They are boomers, hear them roar. Labor is mistakenly chasing young voters when in fact it is the over-55s who swing elections

Nick Cater, Politics, Business and EconomyFred PawleAugust 9, 2019Nick Cater

House Rules

Given the choice, most workers would prefer to invest in their family home than super. Sadly, that’s not how retirement saving works.

Nick Cater, Retirement, Business and EconomyFred PawleAugust 5, 2019Nick Cater

Hooray for HILDA

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

Tim James, Business and EconomyFred PawleAugust 2, 2019Tim James

Stamp Out this Tax

Stamp duties on house sales are lazy, outdated, distort markets, make planning difficult and impose a penalty on mobility, says Tim James.

Taxation, Economy, Business and EconomyFred PawleJune 21, 2019Tim James