Tag: Housing

Tony Pua, the Constitution and the Monarchy: When Legalism Misses the Point

Remarks by Tony Pua may be constitutionally framed. But reducing the monarchy to its narrowest legal role risks misunderstanding the very Constitution he invokes.
Analysis

GE16: Electoral Landscape Looking Clearer As Polls Draw Nearer

Umno is preparing to repackage itself as a competent party ready to run government as a ‘professional administration’ based on history and traditions.
Analysis
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How Albanese could tweak negative gearing to save money and build more new homes

By Peter Martin There are two things the prime minister needs to get into his head about tax. One is that saying he won’t make any...
Australia & New Zealand

Australia has one of the weakest tax systems for redistribution among industrial nations – the Stage 3 tax cuts will make it worse

One of the chief purposes of government payments and taxes is to redistribute income, which is why tax rates are higher on taxpayers with...
Australia & New Zealand

Australia’s ‘deeply unfair’ housing system is in crisis – and our politicians are failing us

“The fact that one of the least populated countries on Earth contains the world’s second most expensive housing is a national calamity, and a...
Australia & New Zealand

How Are Younger Workers Expected To Compete With ‘Generation Landlord’?

Some older Australians may find it hard to comprehend because it's so different from their lived experience. But when younger people say it's impossible to...
Australia & New Zealand