Let’s be a little bit real
On Sunday, Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer finished her now infamous interview on Insiders with the indignant admonition “Let’s be a little bit real.” Yes, […]
Articles by Kaye Lee
Tony Shepherd is well paid to tell the government what it wants to hear
Tony Shepherd has been paid $55,000 for 17 day’s work producing a report which recommended that the rules governing the Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund be […]
“He’s the closest to a statesman we have”
On Friday, Phil Coorey published an article in the AFR lauding the credentials of Peter Dutton as a future Prime Minister. He quotes an unnamed […]
A rising tide is great if you own a boat
The Coalition works on the theory that “a rising tide lifts all boats”, which is all very well if you happen to own a boat. […]
When industries come first, people die
As we watch the ridiculous debate about coal unfold again, driven by the resources and manufacturing industries with nary a mention of the economic and […]
AEMO confirms that AGL’s plan for Liddell will eliminate energy shortfall
In an interview with 2GB on Monday, Chairman of the Backbench Environment and Energy Committee and spokeperson for the Monash Forum, Craig Kelly, said “There […]
Fact-checking Craig Kelly is a full-time job
Craig Kelly’s facebook page could keep an army of fact-checkers in full-time employment. It is obvious he is being fed articles to post. What is […]
The Coalition’s “debt and deficit disaster”
When Joe Hockey delivered his first fiscal statement in December 2013, it painted a much bleaker picture than the PEFO produced by Treasury and Finance […]
The public has a right to know
If a politician uses their position and government resources to help a friend, or to attack an enemy, does the public have a right to […]
Libertarian’s right of reply
After yesterday’s article on libertarianism, I feel it only fair to give them some right of reply. Libertarians assure us that, under their system, the […]
The rise of libertarianism is threatening our way of life
The rise of the Libertarian movement in Australia, and other capitalist democracies, poses a far greater threat to our way of life than the isolated […]
Hanson’s horse-trading
One of the most refreshing comments made by newly appointed Senator Tim Storer was that he would judge each piece of legislation on its merits […]
Agriculture and mining make comparatively little contribution to employment and the economy
To listen to the Coalition, one would think that mining and agriculture run this country but the reality is completely different. According to the government’s […]
Matt Canavan tells the press club that our current tax system is “very competitive”
Resources Minister Senator Matt Canavan addressed the National Press Club today. When asked by David Denham from Preview Magazine if declining trends in exploration and […]
“As surely as night follows day” doesn’t equate to evidence
The government has offered no evidence whatsoever that their proposed company tax cut will lead to more investment, more jobs and higher wages other than […]