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The resource blessing
This is a season of real joy for all. The Australian economy continues to perform at a steady, rapid clip generating record numbers of jobs and...
Resist protection in all guises
Silicon, copper tubes, polyethylene structural steel and washing machines are among 40 products presently subject to dumping investigations or...
We Still Don't Have Super of the Future
One of the most significant reforms of the last few decades was the superannuation levy and the resultant creation of the current superannuation...
Bold changes needed to lift productivity
Following the 9 October election, the Coalition must consolidate and build upon the reforms blocked in the Senate. Further reform is vital to...
Bold changes needed to lift productivity
Following the 9 October election, the Coalition must consolidate and build upon the reforms blocked in the Senate. Further reform is vital to...
Long on Flaws, Short on Fixes
According to the ACCC's consultants, price and access regulation of gas and electricity networks has increased national wealth by somewhere between...
Renew Drive for Growth
Nine years ago Australian Governments decided to collectively and systemically promote competition and markets under the banner of National...
Trade Liberalisation Must be Sustained
Free trade is all the rage in the Asia-Pacific region. Thailand, for example, which just signed a free trade agreement with Australia, starts...
Infrastructure Reform has Paid Dividend
The Keynesians are on the war-path, demanding a return to larger budget deficits and higher public debt. Paul Keating expressed their claim most...
Flaws in anti-FTA Stand
Peter Garrett lets his cat out of the bag (AFR , 20 May, 'Environment pays dearly for free trade'). He opposes the free trade treaty with the US...