What was the point of COP29 gabfest? At least the world can see Labor’s energy denial
The inescapable conclusion from COP29 is that its relevance is rapidly diminishing, but Chris Bowen has failed to read the signs.
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Might as well close it: Chalmers’ big call leaves fund without a future
It’s Jim Chalmers’ big chance to put his loopy ideas about ‘reinventing capitalism’ to become a ‘values-driven’ system into practice. Labor has never really liked the Future Fund because it’s a reminder of Peter Costello’s success.
$4 trillion super giant running wild
There is no chance that a Labor government will ever deal with the fundamental problems confronting the super industry.
Is this the end of the spend-a-thon? Fuhgeddaboudit
Like seasons of The Sopranos, the cost-of-living report took far too long in delivery but it doesn’t mean some of the recommendations are timely.
Migrant boom will end in bust for Labor come the election
The lessons of the US, Britain and several European countries is that uncontrolled migrant intakes become politically toxic over time.
Bullock v Chalmers: Why the lady is not for turning
It might all seem friendly enough, but there are very real tensions between the RBA governor and the Treasurer.
The West has forgotten how to budget … So, what happens next?
The fiscal profligacy apparent in many advanced countries, including Australia, raises the big question: how on earth will this end?
Student debt shake-up shows Albanese is spooked
We need more tradies in the construction industry and people to work in the services sector. Labor is on the wrong track thinking we should increase the proportion of the workforce with degrees.
Universal childcare isn’t always the best deal for youngsters
If it turns out centre-based care is harmful for many children, is it appropriate for taxpayers to subsidise ever greater access to it?
Nation’s pandemic pain deserved more than this
Judged by the much-delayed release of the Covid-19 response report, it’s apparent the authors have been taking lessons from the master of the word salad, Kamala Harris.
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