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Robert Carling

The Sydney Morning Herald

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We're not getting the full budget picture. Billions are hidden from scrutiny

We're not getting the full budget picture. Billions are hidden from scrutiny

The government has announced it will spend another $3.6 billion to subsidise childcare wage increases - an amount not included in the budget just five...

yesterday 10

Canberra Times

Robert Carling

Reducing the discount would likely not have any lasting impact in lowering house prices

Anyone watching the smoke signals from Canberra knows that moves are afoot to try and increase capital gains tax (aka "cut the discount")....

21.03.2026 30

The Examiner

Robert Carling

Reducing the discount would likely not have any lasting impact in lowering house prices

Anyone watching the smoke signals from Canberra knows that moves are afoot to try and increase capital gains tax (aka "cut the discount")....

21.03.2026 40

Canberra Times

Robert Carling

The RBA had no choice but to tighten the screws

05.02.2026 20

Canberra Times

Robert Carling

Labor’s path to joining the worst welfare states

Jim Chalmers’ economic reform roundtable must confront Australia’s entitlement mindset – which governments have fostered.

23.07.2025 30

Financial Review

Robert Carling