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Australia’s performative regulation reflex is costing billions

We can’t lay all the red tape blame at the feet of hapless bureaucrats or politicians. The desire for more oversight ultimately stems from our risk...

09.06.2026 20

Financial Review

Danielle Wood

Fuel crisis a lesson against ‘insurance’ for non-essential industries

We are already seeing industry assistance arguments for bailouts of smelters being dressed up in shiny supply chain security and economic sovereignty...

28.04.2026 10

Financial Review

Danielle Wood

Why I worry about government meddling in WFH

Most employers have landed on a hybrid “sweet spot” that research suggests is good for workers and productivity, and helps business attract and...

30.10.2025 10

Financial Review

Danielle Wood

Ideas to kick-start growth, Treasurer? Here are five

Average Australians have triple the income and more leisure time than in 1960. Now, greater productivity can accelerate such advances.

09.07.2025 20

WA Today

Danielle Wood

Ideas to kick-start growth, Treasurer? Here are five

Average Australians have triple the income and more leisure time than in 1960. Now, greater productivity can accelerate such advances.

09.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Danielle Wood

Ideas to kick-start growth, Treasurer? Here are five

Average Australians have triple the income and more leisure time than in 1960. Now, greater productivity can accelerate such advances.

09.07.2025 10

The Age

Danielle Wood

Ideas to kick-start growth, Treasurer? Here are five

Average Australians have triple the income and more leisure time than in 1960. Now, greater productivity can accelerate such advances.

09.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Danielle Wood

How Jim Chalmers can make workers $14,000 better off

The treasurer’s focus on productivity is good news. It’s the right place to start for any government looking to sustainably improve Australians’...

19.05.2025 20

Financial Review

Danielle Wood