Self-defeating to protect Whyalla
South Australian Labor Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis has piled bank-bashing populism onto old-fashioned protectionism.
The market is the best punishment
In the end, it is customers, not regulators, who will take errant banks to task.
Bolstering banks while they are strong
It would be a surprise if our banks were not in strong shape. But we still need to do more.
Financing risk into economic growth
The Australian Financial Review's second Banking & Wealth Summit sees the twin pillars of the financial system take on the challenges of promoting growth.
Vic, Qld lead the fiscal fraud
Malcolm Turnbull called the bluff of state leaders on funding increases, but two premiers proved obstructive.
Turnbull's high-stakes tax gambit
For all its messiness, Mr Turnbull's state income tax proposal has redirected the debate towards where it should be.
Why the CFMEU is a special case
The need to protect witnesses is the reason for the extra powers granted to the ABCC.
Calling the premiers' bluff on spending
The Prime Minister has forced the state premiers to confront an alternative to spending – and blaming the federal government when they want ...
High cost base must be cut
The reality of falling energy prices meeting Australia's high cost base are hitting home.
Our reluctance to tackle spending
The government's apparent willingness to reinstate health spending simply adds to a lengthening list.
