Reality sidelined by easy politics
The bar on Chinese power deal stands out as a rational decision on security grounds.
What the Wall St rally means for the ASX
For the first time since 1999 all three major indices on Wall Street have closed at a record high. But the news isn't so good for the ASX.
Why a strong $A is here to stay
The Reserve Bank won't get sucked into a fight with financial markets to stop the dollar rising towards 80 cents.
How to fix the FIRB process
The Ausgrid mess shows that the Foreign Investment Review Board is not working.
Fast internet speed claims questioned by watchdog
The ACCC is trying to ensure Aussies understand what they are buying from internet providers.
Is there anything cheap left?
It's pretty hard finding anything cheap right now, which is why my portfolio's cash weight has jumped from below 15 per cent in February to ...
Statistics are statism's tool
The census debacle has helpfully reminded us just how limited the capabilities of government are.
Census fail reflects public service neglect
It is not clear anymore who exactly is responsible for implementing policy and what should happen if it goes wrong.
The unacceptable census failure
We may argue about what the Romans ever did for us, but at least they ran a good census
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