Downer: Real reasons to worry about Labor’s iron grip on power
With the Labor Party dominant in both state and federal politics, we have every reason to worry about the concentration of power, writes Alexander Downer.
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The Liberal Party is at risk of making a fatal mistake and its time is fast running out, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Economic rationalism has died a tragic death
Today many people think economic growth is a function of government spending. The more you spend the faster the economy will grow. The rationalist will realise you can’t create something out of nothing, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Poli promises a quick trip to economic ruin
This election, politicians are once again recklessly spending borrowed money but at what cost, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Name one real thing our climate sacrifice has done
You can call me a heretic if you want but Australia’s mad approach to the climate crisis has to change, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Steelworks’ rescue plan a wakeup call for election promises
When it comes to the upcoming election, politicians need to change tack from promises that pour money into environmental fantasies, argues Alexander Downer.
Downer: Whyalla spirals towards State Bank-level disaster
South Australia is facing another economic catastrophe and needs to turn fast towards the industry that could change its fortunes, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Two weeks of dramatic Donald. What have we learned?
None of us like all of his polices but you can’t deny the new US president has made an energetic start to his second term, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Prepare for Australian politics to feel the Trump effect
However you feel about Donald Trump, you can’t deny his strength and courage, or the influence his reign will have as far as Australia, writes Alexander Downer.
Downer: Zero sense as angry Aussies’ bills blow up
Climate change is obvious but that doesn’t mean Australia’s high-price fix adds up, writes Alexander Downer.
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