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Australian libertarians revealed
John HumphreysMay 10, 2009Open Forum

It seems left-wing economic journalist Ross Gittins has just discovered the word ‘libertarian,’ and the...

That 70s Show: Whitlam Era Spending is Back
Stephen KirchnerMay 8, 2009

So much for fiscal conservatives.  The 2009 budget forecasts the biggest expansion in federal government...

It’s all down to the market
Oliver Marc HartwichMay 2, 2009The Australian

Dear David, Budget day is coming up and it's times like these when I realise...

Tax cuts, mutual obligation and labour force flexibility could make or break jobless
May 1, 2009

With a nightmare budget looming in view, it’s tempting to take the fatalistic view that...

Oh joy, the rest of the year is in our pockets
Oliver Marc HartwichApril 23, 2009The Newcastle Herald

Happy Tax Freedom Day! A tax is ‘a compulsory exaction of money by a public...

Happy Tax Freedom Day!
Oliver Marc HartwichApril 17, 2009

A tax is ‘a compulsory exaction of money by a public authority for public purposes,...

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