• Regulation

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?

Opening the tax reform can of worms
Robert CarlingApril 2, 2015

The current ramshackle tax system is the product of compromises, tinkering, political pragmatism and budget...

Individual choice on financial advice costs
Patrick CarvalhoApril 1, 2015The Mandarin

The much-anticipated Financial Advisers Register is a true milestone in the financial services industry, and part...

MEDIA RELEASE: Financial System Inquiry recommendations contradict tenets of efficiency, resilience and fairness
Patrick CarvalhoMarch 31, 2015

Specific recommendations of the Financial System Inquiry are of concern, as they seem to go...

Pensioners should not be ring-fenced from budget repair
Matthew TaylorMarch 13, 2015

Last weekend Scott Morrison gave the first signals that the government is considering backing down...

Fair and logical to put super into homes
Patrick CarvalhoMarch 12, 2015Australian Financial Review

Joe Hockey’s suggestion of allowing superannuation to be used for buying the first home has...

Public policy reforms will control our destiny
Patrick CarvalhoMarch 5, 2015Business Spectator

The RBA has decided for now to maintain the benchmark interest rates it pays on...

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