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MacroBusiness
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 09:00
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As the debate over the right level of migration into the nation continues, I thought it would be interesting to look at some assessments of Australia’s migration system. There are plenty of reports that are scathing of the system’s failures, from its vulnerability to exploitation to its lack of focus on the skilled migrants most The post The Albanese government vs Albanese government on immigration appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
Your Democracy
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 08:43
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is beginning to look interesting. I do not think his surgeon is very good: The work has accentuated his mild lazy eye; his cheekbones are beginning to look dangerous to touch; his brow is wandering into the realm of the perpetually surprised.
The Many Faces of Marco RubioYou can facelift an illegal war in Venezuela, but it won’t make it any prettier. |
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MacroBusiness
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 08:30
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Santos runs two LNG export trains out of Gladstone, Queensland, which siphons up East Coast gas and ships it to Asia (mostly China). Since Santos’ LNG export trains came online in 2015 (alongside others), the volume of gas produced on the East Coast has doubled, while 25% less gas has been supplied to domestic users. The post Abu Dhabi pulls out of Santos takeover bid appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
MacroBusiness
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 08:00
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Earlier this week, Roy Morgan Research released its shadow labour force report, which posted a large 0.8% jump in unemployment in August to 11.1%. Roy Morgan’s unemployment measure was also up a hefty 2.0% year-on-year: Roy Morgan effectively counts someone as unemployed if they want a job but are unable to get one. Therefore, it The post Is Australia’s labour market cracking? appeared first on MacroBusiness. |
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Your Democracy
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 07:36
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Front-line situation is dire: high casualties and unsustainably high desertion rates. Gen. Cerski (noted Sept 8) acknowledged Ukraine faces roughly a threefold disadvantage in forces/resources in key sectors. Ukraine struggles to man the front — manpower is in “terminal decline” while Russia is reportedly achieving net monthly gains. Leaders are pinning hopes on technological fixes (UAVs, ground robots, drones) to substitute for missing personnel. |
Your Democracy
Thursday, September 18, 2025 - 05:55
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When Trump announced that the American government would be taking an equity stake in Intel, Mussolini likely turned over in his grave. The blending of Big Business with Government was not invented by Trump or Mussolini, but really is best exemplified by the British East India Company.
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George Monbiot
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 19:07
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Astonishingly, the Tufton Street junktanks that shaped Liz Truss’s agenda are still operating at the heart of government. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 11th September 2025 |
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. |
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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 |
Club Troppo
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 17:01
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I remember the shock of recognition I got reading liberal Raymond Aron’s critique of Hayek’s The Constitution of Liberty. The ideal of a society in which each would choose his gods or his values cannot spread before individuals are educated … Continue reading → |
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George Monbiot
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 21:46
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The election of Zack Polanski as Green Party leader could be the moment our political drought begins to break. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 3rd September 2025 |
George Monbiot
Monday, September 1, 2025 - 20:41
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Marvellous giants are returning to our shores, which means only one thing: pathetic inadequates using them as a test of manhood. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian, 28th August 2025 |
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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 → |
Club Troppo
Monday, August 4, 2025 - 18:04
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This is becoming a series. The point is that public figures now routinely refuse to engage with counter-arguments. I have another one not yet written about Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt who did not respond to three polite emails from me. … Continue reading → |
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George Monbiot
Friday, August 1, 2025 - 17:42
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Thanks to the government’s draconian new anti-protest order, it’s almost impossible to tell whether you are or are not breaking the law. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 30th July 2025 I packed a toothbrush, books and a notepad in a small rucksack, took my laptop from the house and hid it, gave my phone to a friend to look after and put a “bust card” (lawyers’ details and legal advice) in my back pocket. I wasn’t certain I would be arrested, but I wanted to be ready. Then I stepped, with other, much braver people into a legal labyrinth. |
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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Prosper Australia
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10:16
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George Monbiot
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 17:55
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The government’s proposed new rules will allow a flood of toxic chemicals to be sold in the UK. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 23rd July 2025 It’s what the extreme right of the Tory party wanted from Brexit: to tear down crucial public protections, including those that defend us from the most brutal and dangerous forms of capital. The Conservatives lost office before they were able to do their worst. But never mind, because Labour has now picked up the baton. |
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Prosper Australia
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 10:11
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George Monbiot
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 16:42
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England’s privatised water system leaves us incapable of responding sensibly to droughts. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 17th July 2025 |
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New Politics
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 10:41
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Prosper Australia
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 12:49
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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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