The defenders of banks don't get capitalism. They're holding us back
Most of Australia's richest got there in industries subject to political favours, hardly any by inventing something new.
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Peter Martin
Peter Martin is the Economics Editor for The Age.
The banks rip us off with impunity
Given how far Australian and international rates have been falling, mortgage rates ought to be an awful lot lower than they are.
We need an inquiry into the whole Northern Territory
Anyone who doubts that the Northern Territory is different should look at the number of police per 100,000 residents.
Pay no attention to big coal. Wind power is doing just fine
First it was dead birds, then noise. Now wind farms are being blamed for destroying the electricity market and pushing prices as high as $14,000 per megawatt hour.
Prepare to hand over something new on census night – your name
We're about to hear a lot about the census. From August 1 we will receive login codes by mail rather than the traditional paper-based forms. We will be exhorted to "get online on August 9".
Why austerity measures don't work
What if the prime minister sacked the treasurer and promised to govern for everyone, not just those near the top?
Three simple tweaks to stop our leaders shortchanging us
What if budgets, and candidates for office, told the truth?
The campaign's other big lie
There's no evidence that South Australia or any other state will "benefit enormously from the free trade agreements the Coalition has signed", in large part because the Coalition has ensured there isn't.
Want to succeed in politics? Try being lucky
So you think you voted wisely.
Election sweeteners not what they seem
Elections are all about giveaways, right? And just who pays for all the promises?
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