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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Good health and principled public policy needn’t be contradictory
I’ve long held libertarian-leaning views on consumption. But supporting people’s right to choose and supporting their choices are different things. Ultimately the relationship between individuals and government is an odd-one exacerbated by taxpayers picking up the bill for the consequences … Continue reading
Ignoring reality
It’s with dismay that the Gillard government and the Greens appear to be locking in a carbon tax deal. Already we are seeing that the three to five year optional time frame to go from a tax to an emissions … Continue reading
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You’d hate to be the single person paying
According to our Prime Minister nine out of ten households will be paying the costs of her carbon tax. That means one in every ten will be paying for the other nine. You’d hate to be that one. Though I … Continue reading
It is in everyone’s interest to have competition
The Federal government has announced they are dithering over the Australia Network tender. No one should be surprised it has been taken out of Foreign Minister, Kevin Rudd’s hands. For reasons we cannot mention it was always going to be … Continue reading
Populist protectionism is on the rise
During a radio interview the other day the interviewer referred to Australia’s reputation as “free trade fascists” in the international community. Considering I spend a lot of time at international trade events it was the first time I heard it. But we certainly … Continue reading
