It’s economics 101: to pay down debt, you must restrict spending or raise taxes. To stoke an economy, you’ve got to do the opposite. So which way will this government go?
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Education is a central pillar of our economy. Not only does the education sector employ nearly 8% of Australian workers, it is our fourth largest export earner.
If you’ve ever felt bamboozled by the reams of information released in the federal budget, this simple how-to guide should help.
Our policy-makers know perfectly well how to reduce inequality and tackle political favouritism. The question is, will this federal budget even try?
As the Coalition government prepares its second budget, how is the “five pillar” economy promised by Tony Abbott faring?
Discussions of tax usually focus on tax rates, not on tax bases. But both offer possibilities to increase the total tax take.
Tony Abbott is making a particular hash of his messaging this week. The prime minister – and some other senior ministers too (think Treasurer Joe Hockey) – often throws out lines seemingly without much…
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