Alcopops


NSW Liberal Party goes missing on power privatisation

Would someone please alert the search and rescue squad: the NSW Liberal Party is missing in action and no one knows where it is, writes Alex Mitchell.

Mungo: And now for the good news…

Wayne Swan’s first budget is turning into a serious ordeal, writes Mungo MacCallum.

Alco-pops: Who among the booze producers lose?

The alcohol industry was out today trying to spin the line that the Federal Government lifting of excise on alcopops would see younger drinkers heading off for cheaper thrills, writes Glenn Dyer.

Voodoo tax policy on alcopops

The Federal Government introduces a surprise tax rise, and actually gets applauded for it, writes Bernard Keane.

Crikey Says: Crikey Says

Next stop, more tax on smokes.

Alcopops…

are John Howard’s fault?