Those who accuse the Albanese Government of breaking with a historic Labor position of opposing recognition of a Palestinian state are wrong. (more…)
Craig Emerson
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Why bagging China could deny Dutton crucial votes he needs to win
China seems to play a central role in American and Australian elections. (more…)
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Who killed neoliberalism?
Neoliberalist theory and practice went so horribly wrong because governments that put their faith in markets forgot one word – competition. (more…)
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It’s folly to resist a Beijing reset
There are some on the right who thrive on the tension. And they blame the breakdown entirely on the other side. China’s statement following the first meeting between foreign ministers Penny Wong and Wang Yi has been denounced as ‘‘China’s four demands’’. One such ‘‘demand’’ is that the two countries seek common ground. Oh, the effrontery! (more…)
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How to avoid a September cliff edge (AFR 29.6.20)
Bond sales to the Reserve Bank would allow stimulus to continue without busting the budget or raising taxes. (more…)