This tax would boost nation's economic performance
Peter Martin Joe Hockey is wrong. The shadow treasurer said on Wednesday he did not see a national disability insurance scheme levy as 'the right solution in this environment'.
When all else fails, tell the truth
Peter Martin Gillard and Swan have tried everything else. Now they're trying honesty.
The truth on the problem laid bare, but no solution
Peter Martin Gillard and Swan have tried everything else. Now they're trying honesty.
High earners don't realise own wealth, study finds
Peter Martin Australia's high earners are surprisingly magnanimous when it comes to tax. Many think the rich should pay more. They just don't think that applies to them.
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Gillard raids the coffee jar to upset Swiss suits
Peter Martin It's as audacious as a raid could be. In order to find $100 million to extend dam walls in Sydney and Brisbane, the Gillard government is raiding the equivalent of its coffee jar.
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Swan empties bag of tricks to save his skinny surplus
Peter Martin THE government needs export prices to stop falling if it is to have any hope of painlessly delivering its promised budget surplus.
