You wouldn’t buy a fridge that only works a third of the time or a stove that only works a third of the time. But we are expected to believe renewable energy is the route to cheaper electricity and economic prosperity.
Just because other countries are introducing wasteful policies, this shouldn’t be an excuse to follow suit.
It’s no surprise many are feeling cranky; with migration at an all-time high, the stress on the rental market and demand pressures are pushing up inflation – hitting people across the board.
Unlike PJK, the incumbent Treasurer is effectively minding the shop, has no authority or persuasive powers in cabinet and is mainly hoping for the best.
What started as a market-based trading scheme in the 1990s has descended into a chaotic combination of federal and state rules and subsidy arrangements.
The reality is Bowen can’t be completely confident of his position and he is reluctant to enter into a bun fight with the Left of his party should there be a proposal to lift the legal prohibition on nuclear power.
People don’t like inflation, but people also don’t like the measures needed to control it. This is the heart of the politics of inflation. It is the main reason why many governments are not good at the task.
I once taught economic statistics to uni students with low entry scores. Most struggled, many lost confidence and a reasonable chunk failed.
The reality is that women and men tend not to do the same jobs. When all factors are taken into account, there is very little left by way of pay gap.
The Albanese government should admit to its mistakes and openly discuss what sort and size of migration program bests meets the national interest.
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