National Affairs
30 October 2014
Opposing changes to the GST is unlikely to benefit Labor’s election prospects
National Affairs
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
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
5 October 2012
A new report reveals deep flaws in Australia’s compulsory superannuation scheme
National Affairs
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
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
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
7 July 2009
Ken Henry’s review of the tax system is heading in the wrong direction, writes Brian Toohey