Michael West

Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
Tax Office puts foxes in charge of henhouse again … for small business

Tax Office puts foxes in charge of henhouse again … for small business

The taxman is tougher on small business than big business, of that there is no doubt. Here are two short stories: ...
Taxman closes in as William Hill skips the country

Taxman closes in as William Hill skips the country

UK betting giant, William Hill, is selling out of its Australian gambling operation, this country’s biggest, while ...
Snicko Cricket Australia – it’s just not cricket

Snicko Cricket Australia – it’s just not cricket

Australians hold their young cricketers to a far higher standard than their politicians and business leaders. The ...
With All Due Respect – newspapers

With All Due Respect – newspapers

As retrenchments proceed apace in the old media sector, not everybody thinks the outlook for newspapers is bleak. ...

Spotless Group Holdings Limited

Acquisition-hungry Spotless has good reason for paying no tax; it almost hit the wall. Constant restructuring, ...

Amcor Limited

Amcor moved its headquarters from Melbourne to Zurich two years ago. Though, even in the three years prior, the ...

Erm Power Limited

Another beneficiary of Australia's sky-high energy prices, and another player - alongside electricity retailers ...
Poor misunderstood Exxon faces unfair Senate grilling

Poor misunderstood Exxon faces unfair Senate grilling

Senator Kimberley Kitching: "So, they are the owners of your company. Have you met them?" Exxon boss: "I have ...

BG International (Aus) Pty Limited

A coal seam gas fracker, now owned by oil major Shell. This used to be Queensland Gas Company (QGC). British Gas ...
Healthscope Ltd

Healthscope Ltd

Healthscope’s volatile history of ownership by vulture funds TPG Capital and The Carlyle Group and its vigorous ...
Mumbo Jumbo response to WestConnex tolling alchemy

Mumbo Jumbo response to WestConnex tolling alchemy

A mad pursuit and a "non-denial denial" prove the government of NSW has artificially lengthened the tollroads on ...

Agrium Sp Holdings Pty Limited

Restructurings, takeovers, and tax losses aplenty make this rural services business a tax advisor’s dream. Agrium ...
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