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Brace for a Recession
Its time to batten down the hatches for the worst external shock since the 1974 oil crisis. This shock from Asia, coupled with an overly ripe...
Asian Malaise Calls for Australia to Take Cure
To reform or not to reform, that is the question confronting governments. Over the last 15 years, the Australian economy has been transformed by...
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Tax Reform
Howard has put Taxation reform back at the top of the political agenda. Some say courageously but, whether he regrets putting it there or not, he...
The Politics of Taxation Reform
I remember asking Lionel Bowen in the lead up to the 1980 election what the key issues would be during the campaign. 'Tax my boy, same as the last...
Closed Market Will Not Save Indonesia
The Asian crisis, particularly the continuing problems in Indonesia, have fuelled predictable claims that globalisation and open capital markets...
Borbridge Budget Puts Leftovers to Good Use
It's official, the magic pudding does exist---in Queensland. Last Wednesday, the Borbridge Governments brought down a Budget that did it...
Taxpayer Slugged in Big Spending Spree
Today's budget was a modern rendition of a traditional tax-and-spend budget. Spending is forecast to grow across the board with few signs of real...
Onus on Leaders to Probe Cosy Tax, Gambling Link
Mr Kennett should get real and support the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the nation's gambling industry. There is justifiably wide spread...
Jeff's $2b is Taxing Issue
The Kennett Government faces it biggest challenge yet, which is to pursue and sell the benefits of a low-tax environment. Over the last seven years...
Tax Reforms Have Drawbacks
Two major proposals for tax reform are soon to be put on the table: the Government's and the BCA lead business/welfare consortium's. Enough has...