Economy
Childcare package disregards needs of children
Families across Australia were caught off guard with the announcement of a new childcare package the 2015/16 Budget. The Jobs......
Can’t afford a house? Get a better paying job, says Joe Hockey
The Treasurer Joe Hockey was attempting to draw attention to the government keeping of a promise to crackdown on foreign......
Capital gains tax exemption on ‘family home’ worth $46 billion: report
A report from The Australia Institute says capital gains tax exemptions on Australian’s ‘principle residence’ or ‘family home’ were worth......
Full mental health report argues for redirection of funding
A comprehensive review of mental health services in April by the national Mental Health Commission was held from public view......
Urgent reform needed in mental health funding
In October psychologists called for urgent reform of the mental health system saying people who have complex problems are being......
Workplace changes sought in Productivity Commission report
On Monday the Productivity Commission released its report into workplace relations and recommended Sunday penalty rates come down to Saturday......
Penalty rates campaign hits the wrong mark
During the Easter long weekend the penalty rates debate flared up as businesses closed their doors and put up signs......
Minimum wage decision disappoints business and unions
In June the Fair Work Commission managed to disappoint both unions and industry with its minimum wage decision. After looking......
An economists view on the Australian book industry
Spare a thought for the Australian publishing industry this Christmas The federal government has decided to lift a ban on......
Over a third of large companies paid no tax 2013-14: ATO
Under legislation passed at the urging of The Greens, the Tax Commissioner has revealed the tax and incomes of over......