The Federal Budget’s fumbled opportunity

The argy-bargy of political wrangling always seems to include collateral damage. Parties come out swinging with a host of policies they say will help some group or another. They want to appear to be doing the right things – or, at least, the most popular thing. It’s important for the pollies to get the voters…

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Is the Lucky Country Losing It’s Mojo?

Four Corners’ episode last week “No place to call home – the new face of homelessness in Australia” made for sombre viewing. It followed the stories of hard-working young Australians, primarily single mothers, as they desperately try to find even the most basic accommodation for their families in regional towns. They talk of applying for…

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The political idiocy surrounding Aussie housing

Ask those who know me, and most would say I’m not prone to emotional outbursts. Sure, half a bottle of red and a robust debate on sports cars or the world’s greatest guitar player will bring out my strident fervour, but I know my limits. However, there’s one issue that’s come to the fore that…

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