Industry leaders slam ‘unfair’ export cost hikes threatening Australian producers
One red meat leader said the government was “using industry as a piggy bank” as it reveals its export cost recovery plan.
Defence estate sell-off plan a ‘dangerous fantasy’ that weakens Australia’s security
Defence Minister Richard Marles wants to sell 68 military properties for $3bn, but it is no substitute for lifting the budget and weakens Australia’s defence capabilities.
$15b National Reconstruction Fund allowed to back ‘losers’ in push to cut emissions
A $15 billion fund will be allowed to back green projects that could end up making a loss under loosened rules that Liberals say will further fuel inflation.
LABOR ‘IS KILLING OFF SMALL BUSINESS’
Small businesses are going bust in record numbers with new analysis of insolvency data pinning the blame on the Albanese government’s tax and red tape regime.
SPENDING SPREE AND LACK OF MEANS TESTING BEGGARS BELIEF
Labor’s trillion-dollar debt disaster shows the government is robbing Peter to pay Peter while ordinary families suffer the consequences.
Labor ‘vision’ blind to harsh reality of debt/deficit disaster
With commonwealth debt set to tick over $1 trillion any day, Australians might reasonably expect the government to be focused on paying it down. Instead, Canberra has squirrelled away more than $400bn in a sprawling web of off-budget funds and investment vehicles, borrowing heavily so politicians and bureaucrats can meddle in markets under the guise of “investment”.
UK the tip of the iceberg of global net-zero revolt
Net-zero revolt has begun: We need to pivot from making energy more expensive to innovation that will make green energy cheaper
Taxpayers at risk in green dream
The renewable energy transition is facing increasing costs and development headwinds at a time when special-purpose funding from government is only starting to gather a head of steam.
Why latest inflation disaster might have a small silver lining
Australia’s rising inflation, now 3.8 per cent, is outpacing concern over falling unemployment, threatening household budgets, real wages, and the cost of living across the nation.
‘Mockery of proper process’: Minister hides solar farm details from public
A planning expert has slammed Senator Murray Watt’s refusal to release solar farm assessment documents as ‘farcical’, as his office claims it could damage relations with Victoria.
Gina Rinehart urges ‘woke’ companies to ‘stand up for Australia Day’ and let workers celebrate
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has reignited the Australia Day debate by urging businesses and their workers to ‘stand up for our country’ and celebrate the national public holiday.