Talkfest likely to fail the better off overall test
Employers have come to realise the enterprise bargaining process is too complex, costly and lengthy and, in most instances, there are no productivity gains.
Judith Sloan
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Unless productivity rises, get used to low wages growth
Low wage growth in the context of low unemployment is a puzzle that has baffled economists. Focusing on arcane features of our IR system is unlikely to help.
Unions, corporates the likeliest job summit winners
The PM and his Treasurer obviously didn’t read the memo that summits have had their day and that governing from first principles is always the best way to proceed.
Beware Labor’s off-budget fund sleight of hand
Jim Chalmers take note: Fudging the figures is never a good way to govern.
Call time on blame game, and tackle productivity woes
Jim Chalmers’ understanding of the factors that drive productivity is feeble and still involves taking potshots at the previous government.
Pesky ‘events’ delivering a harsh reality to Chalmers
Jim Chalmers has talked about hitting the ground running, but the reality is his response has been akin to a rabbit caught in the spotlight.
Is a warm inner glow really worth it?
Legislating the 43 per cent emissions target buys a whole lot of trouble for the same result.
Albo, Bowen in denial on looming energy meltdown
Electricity prices have gone up recently but these increases will look like small beer relative to what is coming down the pike at us.
Little leeway for Chalmers as he sets budget’s new course
The new reality for the Labor Treasurer is that even moderate pre-election planning will need to be shelved if he is to rein in inflationary pressures.
Powering ahead on renewables, and damn the high costs
As Europe turns towards coal-fired power it’s all systems go here for even more investment in renewable energy. Get ready for more blackouts and even higher electricity prices.
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