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<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Tinkering won't fix creaking tax system
The tax system has deteriorated beyond the point where tinkering and tweaking are enough, was the message this week.
Obama orders final Afghan push
Barack Obama has announced he will send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan despite growing pessimism about the war.
Shock win sets stage for war
Tony Abbott has put Australian politics on a war footing after winning leadership of the Opposition in a victory that stunned the nation.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's faux pas looking like Freudian slip
No one is underestimating the political difficulties in making substantial change, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Shanghai - a world fair to end all world fairs
Modern China's obsession with Western brands is clearly evident in Shanghai.
Govt scaremongering over ACC levy hikes - Labour
Opposition ACC spokesman David Parker is accusing the Government of misrepresenting ACC's position to soften up the public for major cuts to ACC entitlements.
ACC continues push for levy hikes
ACC is still pushing for a large increase in levies, despite a storm of protest over the size of the hikes proposed.
Catching Oz not possible without slashing Govt spending - Brash
Govt spending would have to be slashed by $9 billion for NZ to catch Australia in the wealth stakes, Don Brash said today.
<i>2025 Report:</i> Brash comes up with predictable prescription
The 2025 taskforce report, on ways to catch up with Australia, presents radical suggestions to cut taxes and government spending.