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Most people agree that some rules are necessary for markets to work. But what rules do we really need? And how can we make sure they do not become too much of a burden on businesses and consumers?

Ramshackle federalism lives on
Robert CarlingMay 26, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

The recent federal budget clearly marks a shift to higher spending and higher taxation; and...

The bank levy design means Australian taxpayers will carry even more risk for the banks
Michael PotterMay 24, 2017Business Insider

We tell our kids not to play with fire; perhaps we should be warning our...

Budget 2017: a housing policy shambles
Michael PotterMay 12, 2017The Spectator - Flat White

The housing measures in the 2017 Budget present a great case study in how expectations...

What the bank levy says about the budget
Robert CarlingMay 12, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

The new levy on selected liabilities — mainly borrowings and non-guaranteed deposits — of selected...

Inflated expectations
Michael PotterMay 12, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

The Budget measures relating to housing are a case study in how to fail in...

Bank levy is just a populist revenue grab
Robert CarlingMay 10, 2017The Spectator - Flat White

So much can be said about the 2017-18 federal budget — little of it complimentary...

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