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MacroBusiness
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 12:00
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On Monday, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Andrew Hastie threatened to quit the opposition front bench unless Coalition leader Sussan Ley abandons the party’s commitment to a net zero emissions target. For more than two decades, the Coalition has been engaging in internal battles over the issue of climate change action. Back in 2003, several prominent The post The political realities of ‘Net Zero’ and the LNP appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 11:30
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As the debate over migration continues both on social media and in the halls of power, myths surrounding its impact on housing continue to propagate. This is despite the fact that the issue can often be easily disproven with a quick review of the data and a brief reading of commentary from one of the The post The great immigration housing debate appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Prosper Australia
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 20:11
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Ross Gittins wins 2025 E.J. Craigie Writing Award for the best article reflecting the ideas of Henry George. Prosper Australia is pleased to announce Economics Editor for The Age/Sydney Morning Herald, Ross Gittins, as the recipient of the E.J. Craigie Writing Award for 2025 for his article: Productivity Commission wants our big mining companies to […] The post Esteemed economics journalist Ross Gittins wins 2025 E.J. Craigie Award first appeared on Prosper Australia. |
Core Econ
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 22:28
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Concrete surface polishing has become one of the most effective ways to improve both the appearance and performance of floors. It’s not just about creating a shiny surface — it’s about giving concrete a smooth and durable finish that can last for years. Whether used in homes, offices, or commercial spaces, polished concrete offers a clean and professional look that’s easy to maintain and built to last. Understanding Concrete Surface Polishing |
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Prosper Australia
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 15:58
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The Economic Reform Roundtable is ostensibly all about productivity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has argued that cutting red tape and speeding up approvals is the key to unlocking growth. It’s the old trickle-down idea made new again by Ezra Klein’s book Abundance: make it easier to build, and prosperity will follow. It’s an appealing story. But […] The post Fixing productivity needs more than deregulation — it needs tax reform first appeared on Prosper Australia. |
Club Troppo
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 16:38
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I am about to break my indication that I am unlikely to post again until after Jen’s death. I am bored to death in this Regis joint filled with old codgers with assorted disabilities. How many I will write is … Continue reading → |
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Club Troppo
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 14:53
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Troppo readers may be wondering why I haven’t been blogging lately, after making a comeback several months ago after a long absence. The reason is that my wife Jen is in hospital dying from ovarian cancer. It’s very distressing, both … Continue reading → |
Prosper Australia
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:47
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Summary To improve productivity Australia needs to shift taxes off work and enterprise and onto the economic rents from land, natural resources, and monopolies. This principle should be at the heart of any economic reform agenda. Income tax should be rebalanced to favour productive effort over unearned gains, beginning by scrapping CGT concessions. States should […] The post Economic Reform Roundtable submission first appeared on Prosper Australia. |
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:16
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New Politics
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George Monbiot
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - 16:57
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How “humour” opens the door to far right politics. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 10th July 2025 |
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George Monbiot
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 15:55
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Without resistance, a combination of new laws and new technologies of control will rush us towards dystopia. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 4th July 2025 No one can be trusted with power. Any government will oppress its people if not constantly and inventively challenged. And the task becomes ever-more urgent as new technologies of surveillance and control are developed. |
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George Monbiot
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 14:53
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Cynical operators seek to divide rural and urban people. But what we want is fundamentally the same. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 28th June 2025 |
Prosper Australia
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New Politics
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Club Troppo
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 19:02
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I posted something similar on Facebook a few days back, and thought I might get some useful feedback here. Iran is criticised for violating their obligations under the NNPT. But the NNPT was signed by The Shah, who was a … Continue reading → |


