People & associates
Mike Nahan
Liberal Party has lost its soul
John Howard's move to nationalise the Mersey hospital may be brilliant tactical politics, but it is a serious policy mistake. Clearly the move on...
We need more people to help WA prosper
What is the major factor limiting Western Australia's continued prosperity? It's not water, global warming, Canberra or even the OBE, but people....
Spectre of funding has blinded the states on big issues
It's one of the oldest political ploys: when things get difficult for governments, leaders venture in a new direction. This is what the states are...
Waking from the dream with a headache
Is Steve Bracks' dream run coming to an end? It has been a dream to be in Government in Australia this decade, Victoria being no exception....
Not easy being green but we'll prosper
If you have been a frequent reader of this column, you would know that I have a problem with the green lobby. Like the majority of Victorians, I am...
Going through hell for a slice of heaven
One of the best instincts in us is that which induces us to have a little piece of earth with a house and garden which is ours. -- Sir Robert...
Urgent reform needed to stop federal flaws
Reform of the federal system is the missing link in the reform agenda. The system has deep, systemic flaws that are getting worse. It is...
Improve federalism by cutting duplicity
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello is both right and wrong in his desire for the federal Government taking over the economic functions of the states....
AWAs unlock West's mining wealth
Kim Beazley's recent commitment to eliminate all Australian workplace agreements is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the nation's golden...
More reasons for travelling north
The two state budgets yesterday provide further incentives for families to pull up stumps in NSW and go north to warm, welcoming and solvent...