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.
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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.
Read moreEnergy 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.
Read moreIndustry 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.
Read moreDefence 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.
Read more$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.
Read moreLABOR ‘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.
Read moreSPENDING 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.
Read moreUK 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
Read moreTaxpayers 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.
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