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Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phoney culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

16.10.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phoney culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

16.10.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phoney culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

16.10.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

Where do babies come from? Immigration critics don’t seem to know

A phony culture war is one thing, but it ignores the facts of life. There is a tsunami headed Australia’s way, and it’s not migrants.

16.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Jim Chalmers has revealed how frequently Paul Keating has talked to him about planned changes to superannuation tax. It’s just part of being a...

14.10.2025 5

WA Today

Shane Wright

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Jim Chalmers has revealed how frequently Paul Keating has talked to him about planned changes to superannuation tax. It’s just part of being a...

14.10.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Jim Chalmers has revealed how frequently Paul Keating has talked to him about planned changes to superannuation tax. It’s just part of being a...

14.10.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Jim Chalmers has revealed how frequently Paul Keating has talked to him about planned changes to superannuation tax. It’s just part of being a...

14.10.2025 2

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

The retreat on unrealised gains is a smack in the nose for Treasury, which knows that wealth – rather than income – will be ground zero in the...

13.10.2025 6

WA Today

Shane Wright

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

The retreat on unrealised gains is a smack in the nose for Treasury, which knows that wealth – rather than income – will be ground zero in the...

13.10.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

The retreat on unrealised gains is a smack in the nose for Treasury, which knows that wealth – rather than income – will be ground zero in the...

13.10.2025 4

The Age

Shane Wright

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

The retreat on unrealised gains is a smack in the nose for Treasury, which knows that wealth – rather than income – will be ground zero in the...

13.10.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

The stand-off between BHP and China is a concern. But it doesn’t mean the federal budget is in trouble just yet.

03.10.2025 5

WA Today

Shane Wright

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

The stand-off between BHP and China is a concern. But it doesn’t mean the federal budget is in trouble just yet.

03.10.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

The stand-off between BHP and China is a concern. But it doesn’t mean the federal budget is in trouble just yet.

03.10.2025 7

The Age

Shane Wright

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

BHP contributed $8b in tax, but Chalmers won’t be panicking about its stoush with China – yet

The stand-off between BHP and China is a concern. But it doesn’t mean the federal budget is in trouble just yet.

03.10.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

It’s been a bad fortnight for Optus. A new tax report has caused more problems, but there are legitimate reasons a company does not pay tax.

02.10.2025 5

WA Today

Shane Wright

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

It’s been a bad fortnight for Optus. A new tax report has caused more problems, but there are legitimate reasons a company does not pay tax.

02.10.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

It’s been a bad fortnight for Optus. A new tax report has caused more problems, but there are legitimate reasons a company does not pay tax.

02.10.2025 5

The Age

Shane Wright

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

Optus was almost out of the news. A tax report dragged it back in

It’s been a bad fortnight for Optus. A new tax report has caused more problems, but there are legitimate reasons a company does not pay tax.

02.10.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

Left-wing types sneer at those who used to take holidays at the theme park, while right-wing warriors fear Star Wars has gone woke. But both ignore...

01.10.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

Left-wing types sneer at those who used to take holidays at the theme park, while right-wing warriors fear Star Wars has gone woke. But both ignore...

01.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

Left-wing types sneer at those who used to take holidays at the theme park, while right-wing warriors fear Star Wars has gone woke. But both ignore...

01.10.2025 9

The Age

Shane Wright

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

It’s meant to be the happiest place on earth. So why is Disneyland shutting people out?

Left-wing types sneer at those who used to take holidays at the theme park, while right-wing warriors fear Star Wars has gone woke. But both ignore...

01.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The bizarre way bosses are treating cooks and hairdressers like CEOs

Businesses talk a big game about the cut-and-thrust of competition, but when they stifle a 16-year-old trainee through non-compete clauses, it’s...

18.09.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

The bizarre way bosses are treating cooks and hairdressers like CEOs

Businesses talk a big game about the cut-and-thrust of competition, but when they stifle a 16-year-old trainee through non-compete clauses, it’s...

18.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The bizarre way bosses are treating cooks and hairdressers like CEOs

Businesses talk a big game about the cut-and-thrust of competition, but when they stifle a 16-year-old trainee through non-compete clauses, it’s...

18.09.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

The bizarre way bosses are treating cooks and hairdressers like CEOs

Businesses talk a big game about the cut-and-thrust of competition, but when they stifle a 16-year-old trainee through non-compete clauses, it’s...

18.09.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

04.09.2025 30

WA Today

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

04.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

04.09.2025 20

The Age

Shane Wright

A migration ‘breather’ might sound appealing. But economically, it’s a shocker

The irony is that the people who felt compelled to march on Sunday because they’re unhappy with the standard of living are the very same people who...

04.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 4

WA Today

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 9

The Age

Shane Wright

Past the knee-jerk reaction, there are good reasons Australia needs more politicians

Ever since federation, voters have been upset with the number of Australian MPs. But it’s clear the federal parliament needs more.

03.09.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 5

The Age

Shane Wright

How Trump’s bitter war for control of America’s money risks unleashing global chaos

Donald Trump is facing an unprecedented battle with the Federal Reserve over a board member. It could leave the world with a huge economic headache.

29.08.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 3

WA Today

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 7

The Age

Shane Wright

Et tu, Donald? Trump takes on the world, one mailbox at a time

Donald Trump disrupts the world’s mailboxes, targets the Federal Reserve and protects his tech bros. Just another day for the American emperor.

26.08.2025 2

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 7

WA Today

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

We can’t wait another 25 years for results, Mr Treasurer

At least there was no one with a guitar leading the room in Kumbaya. The success of the economic roundtable will be grounded in results.

21.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

Australians have a tax and welfare system that’s one of the envies of the world. But it’s also transferring masses of wealth to our older generations.

20.08.2025 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

The act of bastardry that’s hurting young generations

Australians have a tax and welfare system that’s one of the envies of the world. But it’s also transferring masses of wealth to our older generations.

20.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright