The Claim “Counterproductive workplace regulation, in particular high minimum wages and industry-specific award rates, [is an] impediment to youth job creation in Australia.” – Dr…
The claim Senator Sean Edwards claimed that an expansion of the nuclear fuel cycle in South Australia could provide low or even no cost…
The claim Mr Hockey said; Over the last couple of months we have had some very pleasing economic information. Importantly, since the beginning of this…
Claim: Negative gearing keeps rent prices low. Treasurer Joe Hockey recently defended the practice of negative gearing investment properties. “If you change negative gearing then…
Australia’s $105 billion Future Fund has agreed to divest from tobacco, in recognition of the damage it causes to human health. However, the fund continues…
Laws around clearing of native vegetation in New South Wales (NSW) are currently being reviewed. In October the Australia Institute released a report looking at…
Today’s editorial in The Australian (24 October) claims: No sector has the right to be artificially insulated from uncertainty.…[the renewable energy sector has] always known…
Peter Reith writing in the Australian Financial Review today claimed that: The coal industry alone provides about 200,000 jobs and brings in billions of dollars…
The Sydney Morning Herald said on Wednesday that “hunger for Australian coal helped power the nation through the global financial crisis.” Mining was not the…
A recent report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) claims that “Australia will likely experience a severe labour shortage by 2030” – the country will…
