Does Harper’s Christianity shape his idea of how recovery should proceed?
Federal minimum wage
Fair Pay: the perils of politicians appointing ‘independent’ experts
The Fair Pay Commission is a classic example of when politicians appoint independent experts, things often don’t turn out exactly the way they planned.
Grattan: Pay freeze puts the pressure on
Now, as the Fair Pay Commission goes out the back door, its final decision has come in at zero — below expectations. That will place extra pressure on the new Fair Work Australia.
Rates and jobs: a world of “no”
The “Nos” won Tuesday: no interest rate cut from the Reserve Bank and no pay rise for low-paid workers from the Fair Pay Commission.
The Economy: Good times roll
More good economic news. Export volumes seem finally to be rising after several inexplicable years of stagnation. And the labour market continues its recent march.
