We need to develop more robust mechanisms to prevent IP theft from hurting Australian manufacturers. By Melissa McIntosh MP
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Australia must safeguard its economy and borders by investing in the re-establishment of a world-leading steel industry. By Will Jefferies
We’re not borrowing from the future when generations to come face a greater tax burden than would otherwise exist. By Henry Ergas and Jonathan Pincus
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The case for greater gas supply is growing, except among those ignoring facts and putting ideology first. By Tim James.
There’s real momentum for manufacturing in Australia right now and our country needs to capitalise on the opportunities. By Tim James.
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It is the break in the political consensus on fiscal policy that threatens to make our current level of government spending the new normal, even in the good times. By Nick Cater.
An extract from J.R. Nethercote’s book ‘Menzies: The Shaping of Modern Australia’ on Australia’s post-WW2 economic recovery. By Henry Ergas and J.J. Pincus.
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Government spending is no silver bullet. The money our youth are demanding from the government will add to the national debt they’ll be paying off for the rest of their lives. By Will Jefferies
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Amidst tough times for business in Australia, there’s solid backing for small business from government. A series of recent reforms offer help and hope to our economy’s engine room. By Tim James
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Rather than recognising dire fiscal realities, one interest group after the other is clamouring for greater and more prolonged handouts. By Henry Ergas.
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The superannuation industry is growing at an alarming rate while neglecting its key objective: to make retirement easier for Australia’s ageing population.
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Never mind the misinformation that led to Treasury’s $60bn miscalculation. The most important fact about JobKeeper is the subsequent record rise in consumer confidence. By Josh Frydenberg.
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South Australia is well positioned to repeat its postwar boom once this COVID-19 pandemic has blown over. By Alex Antic.
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Key decision makers are slowly and deliberately dismantling the Australian economy. Do they know when to stop? By Tony Shepherd.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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