
Childhood: the new frontier of economic rationalism (with some help from Twiggy)
More people, mainly women, will be able to spend more time in the workforce when more women are trained as early childhood educators. That’sthe pillar of the argument from Labor and conservatives alike, business advocates and unions.

Dutton shuns summit; blames Chalmers’ cunning stunt
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton won’t be going to the national job summit in Canberra next month. He has dismissed it as a stunt.
KPMG, EY revenues surge. What’s the Scam?
There’s money in influence peddling and paper shuffling. KPMG just announced a 16% jump in revenue to $2bn in the wake of EY’s recent 18% jump. Top brass at both Big 4 advisory houses are swimming in bonuses. What’s the scam?
ABC exodus from Pyrmont to Parramatta: what’s the scam?
It was a Coalition idea. Aunty’s getting a new home in Parramatta and former news boss Gaven Morris has landed the plumb consulting gig. What’s the scam?
Marvellous Medicare is becoming Labor’s Achilles heel
When MWM reported that bulk-billing was falling off in general medical practice, we were met with some scepticism. But on Friday Australians were warned across news outlets of a crisis in the provision of primary care. Â ''Bulk billing is on the verge of collapse,'' an...
If we can cancel New York, we can cancel anywhere
As the Barilaro affair rages, Labor leader Chris Minns pledged scrap the trade commissioner roles if his party wins the state election next March.
Adam Bandt hung out to dry, in a solar-friendly way
Responding to Bandt’s claim that Labor was now the biggest threat to cutting emissions, Albanese said: ”It’s a Labor bill, it’s not a Greens bill,”
Pauline, Pauline, we’re begging of you please don’t break our hearts
Pauline Hanson’s grandstanding brought a sour note to the occasion that is traditionally suffused with goodwill.
The Dutton-proof fence has got a hole in it (got a hole in it)
As they have done before, the Greens are letting perfection be the enemy of the good on climate policy.

Childhood: the new frontier of economic rationalism (with some help from Twiggy)
More people, mainly women, will be able to spend more time in the workforce when more women are trained as early childhood educators. That’sthe pillar of the argument from Labor and conservatives alike, business advocates and unions.

Beetaloo, Scarborough, Labor lockstep with Coalition on high emission gas projects
Will the change of government reset the dial on Australia’s planet-endangering projects? Beetaloo gas fracking, Barnaby Joyce’s petrochemical plant, Scarborough. The Albanese government is continuing the previous government’s legacy when it comes to gas.

All caretaker, no responsibility: how a dying government slipped freebies to its mates
On its way to electoral oblivion, the Morrison government kept the dollars flowing to select beneficiaries, in defiance of the 70-year-old parliamentary “caretaker” convention, writes #Mate.

Lights out and blinds drawn on the Australian dream as black money fuels house prices
Gaping loopholes, earnest advisers and an international reputation for stability have made Australia a place of choice for illicit funds. Despite a crackdown on the foreign ownership of established houses, there are still many ways for crooks to score a piece of the action, no matter which government is in power

Dutton shuns summit; blames Chalmers’ cunning stunt
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton won’t be going to the national job summit in Canberra next month. He has dismissed it as a stunt.
KPMG, EY revenues surge. What’s the Scam?
There’s money in influence peddling and paper shuffling. KPMG just announced a 16% jump in revenue to $2bn in the wake of EY’s recent 18% jump. Top brass at both Big 4 advisory houses are swimming in bonuses. What’s the scam?
ABC exodus from Pyrmont to Parramatta: what’s the scam?
It was a Coalition idea. Aunty’s getting a new home in Parramatta and former news boss Gaven Morris has landed the plumb consulting gig. What’s the scam?
Marvellous Medicare is becoming Labor’s Achilles heel
When MWM reported that bulk-billing was falling off in general medical practice, we were met with some scepticism. But on Friday Australians were warned across news outlets of a crisis in the provision of primary care. Â ''Bulk billing is on the verge of collapse,'' an...
If we can cancel New York, we can cancel anywhere
As the Barilaro affair rages, Labor leader Chris Minns pledged scrap the trade commissioner roles if his party wins the state election next March.
Adam Bandt hung out to dry, in a solar-friendly way
Responding to Bandt’s claim that Labor was now the biggest threat to cutting emissions, Albanese said: ”It’s a Labor bill, it’s not a Greens bill,”
Pauline, Pauline, we’re begging of you please don’t break our hearts
Pauline Hanson’s grandstanding brought a sour note to the occasion that is traditionally suffused with goodwill.
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