It’s the seductive solution that almost always goes badly
Energy caps are ultimately ineffective at meeting the policy objective of reducing prices while carrying high costs.
Judith Sloan
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‘Expert’ reports laughable if impacts weren’t so serious
I am compelled to award two wooden spoons for the worst government reports this year, such was the competition.
Gas price cap offers sugar hit, until reality kicks in
There are very strong parallels here with the introduction of Wayne Swan’s Resource Super Profits Tax in 2012.
Careless plan sure to spark an energy disaster
Even if the Ukraine war ends, global energy markets won’t return to pre-war arrangements. The PM will need another excuse for Australia’s high prices.
No cheap or easy fix for high energy prices
There is no doubt that the best solution to higher prices always is more supply.
Secure Jobs, Better Pay? Not from this flawed IR bill
Sadly, the cliches of Labor were always likely to prevail over careful analysis of the damage this bill will inflict.
When green power dream turns to nightmare
As we hurtle towards renewables and emissions targets there is no certainty we will be able to keep the lights on. Surely there needs to be a backup plan?
Rushed IR reforms play squarely into the unions’ hands
Neither Tony Burke nor the Prime Minister seems to understand the economic perils that will be released should this bill become law.
IR changes no bargain for workers or business
Either Tony Burke really doesn’t understand how labour markets work or he is being incredibly badly advised.
Hang on to your hat as energy crisis likely to get worse
Many of the problems in Australia’s energy system are homegrown; it was only a matter of time before the full effects became apparent.
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