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Productivity crisis? Australia’s “lazy” oligopolies could step up

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OPINION

Business groups want the government to overhaul the tax system? Excellent – we have some ideas

Greg Jericho
Greg Jericho

The landslide win by the ALP has seen business groups come out demanding the government listen to their demands despite having provided them no support, and plenty of opposition, over the past 3 years.

Economy
Business groups want the government to overhaul the tax system? Excellent – we have some ideas

WHAT'S NEW

GDP figures show early signs economy is recovering

By Matt Grudnoff

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the latest National Account figures on Wednesday. It shows early signs that the economy is recovering.

Economy
GDP figures show early signs economy is recovering

OFF THE CHARTS

Was your house freezing over winter? A bit more 'red tape' could have kept you warm

By Jack Thrower

'Deregulation' is back in the news, but this time it’s not Tony Abbott talking about 'cutting red tape', it’s Labor ministers.

Democracy & AccountabilityEconomy
Was your house freezing over winter? A bit more 'red tape' could have kept you warm

PODCASTDollar & Sense

How not to impose a tariff

Postal services around the world have suspended services to the United States in response to the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff policies.

International AffairsEconomy
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How not to impose a tariff

WHAT'S NEW

Inflation was up this quarter, but that doesn't mean its back

By Matt Grudnoff

The monthly inflation figures for July were released on Wednesday, with annual inflation jumping from 1.9% to 2.8%. So, does this mean that inflation is back?

Economy
Inflation was up this quarter, but that doesn't mean its back

PODCASTDollar & Sense

Red mist over the red tape cop out

Some regulations are good. Some are not. But cutting mystery ‘red tape’ is not panacea for improving productivity growth.

EconomyDemocracy & AccountabilitySociety & Inequality
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Red mist over the red tape cop out

OPINION

The Productivity Commission is floating AI copyright exemptions – with worrying implications for Australian authors and publishers

Alice Grundy
Alice Grundy

Australia can be a leader in this space, not a follower.

Society & InequalityEconomy
The Productivity Commission is floating AI copyright exemptions – with worrying implications for Australian authors and publishers

FACTCHECK

Factcheck: Do nurses pay more tax than oil and gas companies in Australia?

By staff writers

To address the housing crisis, the ACTU has proposed a series of tax reforms. But is it true that nurses pay more tax than oil and gas companies in Australia?

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Factcheck: Do nurses pay more tax than oil and gas companies in Australia?

OFF THE CHARTS

When targeting inflation, the RBA misses more often than it hits

By Matt Grudnoff

With the fight against high inflation now over, will the Reserve Bank fail to learn the lessons of the past and allow inflation to fall below 2%?

Economy
When targeting inflation, the RBA misses more often than it hits
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