Paul Budde


Essay: Our children’s standard of living is at stake

Australian political and business leaders need to be able to see the ‘Big Picture’ to be globally competitive, writes Peter Cox.

Essay: Rudd’s NBN recalls the day Billy Hughes went wireless

Nearly ninety years ago, prime minister Billy Hughes announced a public private partnership to construct a nation-building communications network. Sound familiar? Jock Given writes.

NBN: Pricey, but it’s building for the long term

Infrastructure doesn’t have to be profitable in and of itself to be of value, argues Stilgherrian.

April Fools’ joke sends Telstra shares skywards

Given ASIC’s mooted crackdown on rumour mongering, could Computerworld’s April Fools prank qualify for investigation?