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Make large-scale reforms to super or leave it alone
Simon CowanJanuary 25, 2025CANBERRA TIMES

The Treasurer’s announcement that the government remains committed to its terrible super tax changes is...

Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won’t solve all our woes
Simon CowanJanuary 11, 2025THE CANBERRA TIMES

Even though the words of Auld Lang Syne have disappeared once again into the leaking...

Mining industry foes would leave us with fewer roads, hospitals and schools
Gene TunnyJanuary 10, 2025DAILY TELEGRAPH

Coal and gas royalty payments from mining companies are a major revenue stream for state...

Voters across the world are resentful, angry and lashing out
Simon CowanDecember 28, 2024CANBERRA TIMES
This year’s biggest losers have been political incumbents. Across the world, voters have been punishing...
This childcare overhaul will actually do very little for parents
Simon CowanDecember 14, 2024CANBERRA TIMES

The news this week that the Prime Minister has committed to abolishing the activity test...

The true lesson Aussies should learn from Trump’s victory
Simon CowanNovember 16, 2024CANBERRA TIMES

Since the US election result confirmed Donald Trump would re-enter the White House in triumph,...

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