The ATO’s lust for money must end
Behind the latest government surplus is a rank unfairness both our major political parties ignored after winning office.
Robert Gottliebsen
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Sinking office values are just the tip of the iceberg
Mega-spending by the worst state government in the country has decimated the city of Melbourne. When will ratings agencies call a halt?
Woolworths, Coles’ legal woes should be a red flag for others
Today, I will explore how Woolworths and Coles got into the ACCC legal mess and some of the changes that will be required. It may be too late, but Bunnings needs to pay attention.
Political ambition may endanger our energy costs for a long time
The intense political pressure to win the renewables/climate debate is now creating great danger to Australia’s long term energy costs.
Why Victoria is different from other states
An illustration of a minister not understanding the difference between Victoria and the rest of Australia is Education Minister Jason Clare.
Pinching your assets — how the tax office is targeting the finer things
Today I issue a danger alert to all those owning fine art, marine vessels, thoroughbred horses, caravans and motor homes, moderately expensive motor vehicles and aircraft.
Back to school: IR war dance by our CEOs, boards is too late
Anthony Albanese must be privately chuckling at the elementary political and communication mistakes that have been made by Australia’s top boards and CEOs.
Our tax woes need to be fixed. Here are my two solutions
Unless commodities boom again, big election promises will not be sustainable if most international companies operating in Australia continue to not pay proper company tax.
We need to fix our tax crisis before it gets much worse
Most international giants pay little tax here. And because they compete with taxpaying Australian enterprises, our companies are gradually being forced out of business.
Be smart with protests, wounded politicians are dangerous animals
The violent Melbourne protests didn’t work, but not all protests fail. Two successful recent protests involved food, but the community needs to remain alert.
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