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Jobs, living standards run second to other goals
National governments protect their citizens' interests in many ways. They negotiate trade deals to get better overseas market access, raise loans...
Commonwealth rules tax roost over states
The avalanche of reviews ordered by the Federal Government has not been shy in recommending changes to how state governments operate. The Henry tax...
My shovel's better than yours
According to the report for the Business Council, Groundwork for Growth, by Port Jackson Partners, only 14 per cent of the $76 billion it regards...
Government fails credibility test on climate change
The test of the Rudd Government's credibility in its climate change proposals is their consistency. Canberra says the world should reduce emissions...
Modelling based on pure fantasy
Treasury modelling has placated many politicians' concerns about the adverse effects of a carbon emissions cap-and-trade tax. Treasury puts...
Rudd team intent on wronging lots of what's right
Treasury's refrain regarding the economic outlook is, "Not out of the woods yet." In a global setting, the International Monetary Fund, the...