Price twist in Palmer-backed ‘freedom’ tour
A “freedom” tour backed by mining magnate Clive Palmer and a controversial US commentator has cut ticket prices after appearing to struggle to get bums on seats.
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Hidden $1.9bn cost in common act
The “complex and opaque” charges have added to calls for greater transparency by the Reserve Bank.
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