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After years of ignoring all the evidence, Labor governments have expressed their shock at evidence of criminality and corruption in the construction union. What now?
Columnist
Trump calling Harris a communist shows he’s desperate
The vice president is a social democrat, but that doesn’t mean she believes in state control of the economy.
Contributor
Kick the gambling ad habit that’s doing damage
If the point is to crack down on gambling ads that cause harm, the old anti-smoking campaign tagline about “every cigarette is doing you damage” ought to apply to making all addicts kick the habit.
Editorial
Central banks need true transparency not fake consensus
The Bank of England isn’t afraid to advertise its differences. That is better for creating trust than the obsession with a united front at the US Fed.
Global financial commentator
High-level dialogue shows China chill is ending
The resumed annual face-to-face meeting of government and industry has been crucial to stabilising the relationship.
Former Labor minister and economist
Unions have been handed the keys to the Pilbara
Unions will seek pay without productivity as the Albanese government hands over control of Australia’s resources powerhouse.
Minerals Council CEO
We need overriding public interest test to break approval logjam
Australia has to look at the global benefits of green projects, not just local impacts. The alternative might be stagnation, or worse.
Former Chief Scientist
Union iron ore claim poses risks for green superpower hopes
Let’s hope for the sake of Australia’s energy transition that we don’t return to the bad old days of industrial disruption in the Pilbara.
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