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This is pure snake oil. And it's a diversion from policies that have made our lives better

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Make large-scale reforms to super or leave it alone

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Simon Cowan

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

10.01.2025 10

Simon Cowan

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

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Simon Cowan

Voters across the world are resentful and angry and are lashing out

The end of the year is a good time for many things. Enjoying time with your family, taking a holiday, or contemplating a New Year's resolution or...

27.12.2024 5

Simon Cowan

This childcare overhaul will actually do very little for parents

The news this week that the Prime Minister has committed to abolishing the activity test for subsidised childcare is yet another step down the path...

13.12.2024 3

Simon Cowan

This childcare overhaul will actually do very little for parents

The news this week that the Prime Minister has committed to abolishing the activity test for subsidised childcare is yet another step down the path...

13.12.2024 5

Simon Cowan

Banning under 16s? Maybe we could try literally any less draconian measure first

Australia has become the first country in the world to attempt banning social media for children under 16. Login or signup to continue reading The...

29.11.2024 3

Simon Cowan

Banning under 16s? Maybe we could try literally any less draconian measure first

Australia has become the first country in the world to attempt banning social media for children under 16. Login or signup to continue reading The...

29.11.2024 3

Simon Cowan

The true lesson Aussies should learn from Trump's victory

Since the US election result confirmed Donald Trump would re-enter the White House in triumph, Australian commentators and politicians have been...

15.11.2024 1

Simon Cowan

War on misinformation is doomed to fail and built on flawed idea

Experts in misinformation will no doubt be closely following the extraordinary claims being thrown around during the US election, for a number of...

01.11.2024 2

Simon Cowan

Capital gains cracks return to haunt Labor

Labor's obsession with negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has reared its head yet again. Login or signup to continue reading The latest...

04.10.2024 1

Simon Cowan

Capital gains cracks return to haunt Labor

Labor's obsession with negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has reared its head yet again. Login or signup to continue reading The latest...

04.10.2024 1

Simon Cowan

Facts are smashing the government, not the RBA

The government's low-key campaign to influence RBA decisions on interest rates flared into open conflict this week. The Treasurer vented his...

06.09.2024 1

Simon Cowan

Facts are smashing the government, not the RBA

The government's low-key campaign to influence RBA decisions on interest rates flared into open conflict this week. The Treasurer vented his...

06.09.2024 1

Simon Cowan

There are two ways our living standards can increase. Coasting isn't one of them

News this week that the iron ore price has fallen to the lowest level in several years has economic commentators worried. Login or signup to...

23.08.2024 3

Simon Cowan

There are two ways our living standards can increase. Coasting isn't one of them

News this week that the iron ore price has fallen to the lowest level in several years has economic commentators worried. Login or signup to...

23.08.2024 2

Simon Cowan

Just how independent is the Reserve Bank?

The RBA has yet again chosen to take no action on interest rates. Login or signup to continue reading It will be interesting to see whether the...

09.08.2024 2

Simon Cowan

Just how independent is the Reserve Bank?

The RBA has yet again chosen to take no action on interest rates. Login or signup to continue reading It will be interesting to see whether the...

09.08.2024 1

Simon Cowan

The unfortunate rise of 'stakeholder capitalism'

The bitterness that has infected the US presidential race has not declined since the Democratic party swapped Joe Biden for Kamala Harris....

26.07.2024 2

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This is pure snake oil. And it's a diversion from policies that have made our lives better

Simon Cowan

This is pure snake oil. And it's a diversion from policies that have made our lives better

Simon Cowan

Make large-scale reforms to super or leave it alone

Simon Cowan

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

Simon Cowan

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won't solve all our woes

Simon Cowan

Voters across the world are resentful and angry and are lashing out

Simon Cowan

This childcare overhaul will actually do very little for parents

Simon Cowan

This childcare overhaul will actually do very little for parents

Simon Cowan

Banning under 16s? Maybe we could try literally any less draconian measure first

Simon Cowan

Banning under 16s? Maybe we could try literally any less draconian measure first

Simon Cowan

The true lesson Aussies should learn from Trump's victory

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War on misinformation is doomed to fail and built on flawed idea

Simon Cowan

Capital gains cracks return to haunt Labor

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Capital gains cracks return to haunt Labor

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Facts are smashing the government, not the RBA

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Facts are smashing the government, not the RBA

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There are two ways our living standards can increase. Coasting isn't one of them

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There are two ways our living standards can increase. Coasting isn't one of them

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Just how independent is the Reserve Bank?

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