November 2024
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
Supermarket grilling just a political distraction
The primary driver of the Coles and Woolworths business model is volume, not margin as the politicians or regulators would have us all believe.
September 2024
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
Did ‘illusory’ discounts from Coles, Woolies really mislead consumers?
The murky legal issue for the ACCC case against the big two supermarkets is what constitutes a “reasonable” period between a price increase and a subsequent promotional saving.
June 2024
- Opinion
- Supermarket inquiry
The big lie of the big-stick code is lower grocery prices
By adding cost and complexity, these reforms may well increase the cost of doing business and this could be passed on to consumers at the checkout.
April 2024
- Opinion
- Supermarkets
Emerson review has no evidence to support mandatory supermarket code
Amazon and Bunnings aren’t covered because consumers love them. That shows it is all about political cover to bash Coles and Woolworths for inflation.
August 2022
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Six jobs summit lessons for business
The politically preordained outcomes the government wants are already in train. So it’s critical for corporate leaders to get in first to influence the process.
December 2020
- Opinion
- Coronavirus pandemic
We need a business backchannel to re-engage with China
Official relations are mired in insults and disrespect. Second-track diplomacy by business leaders should now be tried to help rebuild ties with our major trade partner.
January 2020
- Opinion
- Bushfires
Emotional stars need a climate change reality check
The best evidence so far is that weather patterns, not climate change, increases the danger of catastrophic fires.
November 2019
- Opinion
- Drought
How a drought savings scheme for farmers went off the track
A plan to help struggling cockies save for rainless days has instead become a retirement tax shelter for the rich.