Iin a political climate where people are craving leadership, and Australia’s productivity needs a desperate shot in the arm, advocating a tax swap should be opportune, writes Adam Creighton, a research fellow at The Centre For Independent Studies.
John Hewson
Reith v Abbott: the early 90s wants its zeal back
The tensions between Tony Abbott and Peter Reith have deep roots in recent Liberal history. The former minister’s eagerness to prevent a return to “the Fraser years”, unencumbered by the party presidency, will be fascinating to watch.
Media briefs: Hewson takes a swing at the press and shock! Horror! Donaghy to leave 30 Rock
John Hewson takes a big swing at the role of the press in shaping politics. Plus the New York Times look to Rupert for paywall advice, Jack Donaghy walks out of 30 Rock and other media news.
Don’t look at what the miners say, look at what they do
That credibility gap between what the miners say and what they do just got $4.85b wider, thanks to the Queensland coal industry, says Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane.
John Hewson: The grossly irresponsible climate politicking
Our pollies and media are too caught up in the colour, political point scoring and scare campaign of the climate change debate to focus on what we really need: strong policy to challenge climate change, writes ex-Liberal leader John Hewson.
The future of “quality” journalism: lots of questions, few answers
A bunch of media people gathered at the ABC’s in Sydney last week to discuss the future of journalism, and not one of them whinged about bloggers.
The endless search for the Liberal Party Messiah
The Liberals never disappoint. They lose government and they search desperately, often in the most unlikely places, for a Messiah. It happens every time, writes Norman Abjorensen.
Costello: my balls are the best balls of all
Peter Costello made a rousing address to the Coalition party room yesterday. Walter Slurry has obtained this transcript.
Hewson loses plot, Turnbull subverting it
Contrary to their self-promotional material, there seems to be a disturbingly strong nexus between Australian conservative political leaders and poor economic management, writes Michael Pascoe.
Macbank’s Rory Robertson takes the fight back to Hewson
Macquarie Bank’s interest rate strategist, Rory Robertson, has taken former Opposition Leader Dr John Hewson to task in his latest email newsletter.
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Saying sorry … Guy Rundle in the US … political donations and big tobacco … offensive advertising … domestic violence … interest rates …
Newspoll: Better than it might have been for Dr Brendan
There’s no real surprise in the voting intention or preferred prime minister figures in the first Newspoll for the year. Indeed, they are academic. Still, opposition leader Brendan Nelson can draw heart from his approval rating, writes Christian Kerr.
The Liberals, leaders and philosophies
The Liberal Party stands for nothing, according to a report by Victorian Legislative Council leader Philip Davis obtained by the Melbourne Age. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Indeed, it may have been the secret behind many of the party’s successes in the past, writes Christian Kerr.
