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Like an unstoppable virus, neoliberal demands for 'reform' are spreading once again

Australia's economy is under threat from something hard to kill, that lurks unseen, ready to emerge and destroy lives at any opportunity. Also COVID-19.

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Welcoming Hongkongers a no-brainer for a country in desperate need of migrants

There could be no better time than now to open our doors to Hong Kong people eager to flee the monstrous Beijing regime.

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Like much 'reform', the GST is about powerful interests, not the national interest

For 20 years the GST has been little more than a tool for the powerful to get ahead.

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When a little inflation is a good thing: it's time for a stimulus spending spree

The RBA says the government has nothing to fear from rising debt and inflation, and hints more help is on its way.

Twenty years on, GST's lies hide a more banal truth — and reveal the impact of vested interests

While neoliberals are celebrating 20 years of the GST, there's no evidence it delivered the kind of benefits promised at the time. And, as always, it reflects the power of vested interests.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Prime Minister Scott Morrison (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

There are no short cuts or cheap options for the government to reach its growth target

There are no easy options for returning the economy to decent growth, and no magic solutions. It will cost a lot of money, and it needs to be well targeted.

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Is it time for Aussie home buyers to go west?

Perth now has some of the cheapest property in Australia. Is 2020 the year to make the move?

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How will this recession affect the housing market in Australia?

How does a recession affect the housing market? Here's what you need to know about supply, demand and prices.

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The midst of a recession is the worst time for the ABC to cut economics coverage 

The ABC is proposing a cut to its business reporting team in the midst of a recession.

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New US infection crisis will hurt Australia's economic recovery no matter what Morrison does next

The accelerating pandemic in the United States will delay the recovery of that economy, weaken world economic growth and inevitably hurting Australia