menu_open Columnists
Ronald Mizen

Ronald Mizen

Financial Review

We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

Clowns to the left, jokers to the right, Albanese in the middle

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may not be the friend business wanted, but he could be the only reliable friend they’ve got.

09.04.2026 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Michelle Rowland stands as a major hurdle to local AI investment

In attracting AI investment, Australia cannot afford to dither, and more specifically, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland cannot afford to dither.

19.02.2026 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

The war on hate must be fought online

Whether it’s a Labor or Coalition bill that become law, our politicians are fighting a 21st century problem with a 20th century solution.

15.01.2026 20

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Labor’s plan the worst attack on government transparency in decades

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland this week will introduce new laws that will curtail what the public can know about how Canberra operates.

02.09.2025 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Barnaby Joyce unwittingly makes case for climate change future fund

Australia is a major emitter through coal and gas exports, so should be making as much money from them as possible now to pay for its consequences...

17.08.2025 20

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Dump the ‘left-field ideas’ and just build a gas reserve, demands AWU

The influential union, a key backer of Jim Chalmers, has long advocated for an east coast gas reserve that would force LNG producers to put away gas...

04.08.2025 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Parliament day 1 was touching and funny. Enjoy it while it lasts

Amid the jokes, protests and significant personal moments the composition of the new House made one thing clear: Anthony Albanese is in command.

22.07.2025 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Has Labor accidentally made a good argument to cap compulsory super?

The government’s economics team is arguing $3 million in super is more than enough for a dignified retirement. If so, why force people to save more?

20.07.2025 20

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Labor flexes foreign policy muscles with Israel sanctions

Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong have left open the prospect of further action against Israel over the war in Gaza.

11.06.2025 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

The contradictions at the heart of Dutton’s nuclear pledge

The opposition leader, pressed on what he would do if communities rejected his plans, said the party would “do what’s in our country’s best...

17.04.2025 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen

Coalition targets Climate 200 candidates over Greens affiliations

Polls show neither major party will win enough seats to form a majority government, so focus is on independents who could hold the balance of power.

16.03.2025 10

Financial Review

Ronald Mizen