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Don’t believe the doubters: tax cuts are still the best long-term option to stimulate the economy
Simon Cowan, Peter TulipSeptember 26, 2020Canberra Times

In a year where so many things have been uncertain, it’s reassuring that at least...

Has federalism failed us in the pandemic?
Robert CarlingSeptember 24, 2020Ideas@theCentre

Disparate government policies within Australia in response to the SARS-Cov-2 pandemic have highlighted strengths and...

The good times with China are over. Get used to it
Tom SwitzerSeptember 19, 2020Sydney Morning Herald

Why can’t our leaders just repair relations with China? If only Canberra toned down its...

What do Victoria and New Zealand have in common?
Robert CarlingSeptember 18, 2020Spectator

Victoria and New Zealand are similar in size and population. Their current leaders, Premier and...

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COVID-19 has put fundamentals of federation in jeopardy
Simon CowanSeptember 12, 2020Canberra Times

The extraordinary decision in Queensland to prevent a Canberra woman from first seeing her father...

New data shows pandemic’s economic impact
Robert CarlingSeptember 10, 2020Ideas@theCentre

With many countries, including Australia, having reported their national accounts for the April to June...

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