Should private companies manage SEZs or cities?
If their profits are tied to social outcomes, the answer is yes
Treasury refocuses on tax policy ahead of Chalmer’s next budget
It is understood that Treasury is dedicating more staff to personal tax measures, as Labor sees the May budget as the least politically sensitive time to introduce any major tax changes before 2028.
Rank and file: Australia tumbles in investment stakes
Australia has plummeted to 21st place in global investment rankings as business taxes and red tape strangle economic competitiveness.
We’ve wasted 20 years, time to rebuild our great nation
There’s a lot of talk in politics about fairness to various kinds of voters. But what about fairness to non-voters – those too young to vote and those yet to be born?
Receiver KordaMentha takes control of Vitrinite assets in the Bowen Basin
The future of another Queensland coal miner is on the rocks amid warnings about more job losses and an investment freeze led by BHP.
‘Front and centre’: Rio Tinto gets copper boost as it delivers $14.1b profit
The London and ASX-listed miner said it achieved a “strong operational performance” and increased its copper output 8 per cent.
JOBS GROWTH TO KEEP RBA ON INTEREST RATE RISE PATH
Australia added 17,000 jobs in January, keeping unemployment low at 4.1% and reinforcing expectations the RBA may lift interest rates again this year, even as participation falls and wage growth softens.
Big Australian, global reality: BHP’s copper surge signals a warning for Canberra
As BHP earns more from South American copper than WA iron ore, its shifting profits raise hard questions about regulation, competitiveness and Australia’s resource future.
Tim Wilson cuts to the chase on ‘punitive’ top tax rate
Tim Wilson has burst out of the starting blocks as Liberal shadow treasurer with a brave and accurate analysis of one major source of Australia’s economic malaise.
Energy and economy the priority issues for Angus Taylor
Voters are showing signs of fatigue on Labor’s climate change plan in a clash with affordability and Angus Taylor has returned to the energy debate as Opposition Leader at a critical moment.