Wayne Swan’s Palladian illusions

There really aren’t enough rich to soak, so let’s soak the grand kids.

By Lyle Dunne

The immediate post-Budget period is always a challenge for commentators and readers, drowning in commentary from various media, spin from both sides, and comparing the government’s proposals with those of the opposition. 

In fact, a Budget is really too big for a comprehensive response. Instead, here are a couple of aspects I haven’t seen commentary on – at least from this angle.

Labor’s Budget in an image: like the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza — a trick of illusion.

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Watershed budget

Labor cannot set the Coalition’s course from the grave.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

The Gillard government is dead and its budget should die with it. The next government needs to start with a clean slate.  

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Australia fragilis revisited

Martin Wolf says that China’s economy could topple into depression.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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Australia fragilis

Australia’s future prospects rest uneasily upon a Chinese property boom.

By Gary Scarrabelotti*

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Fishy stuff

Federal fisheries policy is … um … all at sea.

By Lyle Dunne

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