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National affairs Tim Colebatch 13 November 2015 The government faces a paradox, writes Tim Colebatch. It needs to stop the tax debate from running out of control but that means making unpopular decisions
National affairs Tim Colebatch 29 September 2015 Everyone is talking about the what of tax reform, writes Tim Colebatch. The government needs to start dealing with the how and when as well National affairs Peter Brent 16 July 2015 With the next election on the horizon, the pressure is on to give Labor’s carbon policy a name that sticks National affairs Tim Colebatch 8 April 2015 With a dramatically rising population and falling infrastructure spending, the pressure for action is growing, writes Tim Colebatch National affairs Tim Colebatch 31 March 2015 Can the Coalition – and Labor and the Greens – rise to the challenge of tax reform? Tim Colebatch assesses the government’s discussion paper
National affairs Peter Brent 30 October 2014 Opposing changes to the GST is unlikely to benefit Labor’s election prospects
National affairs Peter Whiteford 10 February 2014 Figures from the past two decades challenge the view that the welfare budget is out of control, writes Peter Whiteford, and help us understand the likely impact of future… National affairs Peter Whiteford 4 June 2013 Contrary to what many commentators claim, Australia has the lowest level of middle-class welfare in the developed world, writes Peter Whiteford National affairs Michael Gill 5 October 2012 A new report reveals deep flaws in Australia’s compulsory superannuation scheme National affairs Frank Bongiorno 21 August 2011 On the anniversary of the 2010 Australian election, Frank Bongiorno – just back from London – contrasts the challenges facing Britain and Australia
National affairs Brian Toohey 3 February 2011 Left to themselves, many employees would spend the money that goes into superannuation on raising a family, paying off a mortgage or pursuing further education. Compulsion robs… National affairs Brian Toohey 6 May 2010 Funds from the planned super-profits tax on mining could have been used much more productively, argues Brian Toohey, and key Henry report recommendations deserved early… National affairs Brian Toohey 7 July 2009 Ken Henry’s review of the tax system is heading in the wrong direction, writes Brian Toohey