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Tracking aid dollars
The war on terror has brought renewed focus on nation- building and is becoming a part of the West's efforts to deny terrorists sanctuary in failed...
Take care if it's a charity
With the holiday season upon us, it is time when we not only think of friends and family but spare a thought for those less fortunate, and give to...
The resource blessing
This is a season of real joy for all. The Australian economy continues to perform at a steady, rapid clip generating record numbers of jobs and...
Environmentalism is now political
The year 2004 may be remembered as the year that environmentalism became accepted as a political reality rather than as an ecological imperative....
Resist protection in all guises
Silicon, copper tubes, polyethylene structural steel and washing machines are among 40 products presently subject to dumping investigations or...
Greens were the other big losers in 2004
As parliament went into recess earlier this month, leadership speculation continues to swirl around the Labor leadership of Mark Latham. But...
IPA smear claim replaces debate
Graham Tupper ('IPA's smear on aid dollars', AFR December 14) pursues the well-worn path of smearing rather debating. Contrary to Tupper, the IPA's...
Aid Benefits Indonesian Activists
Official aid agencies have increasingly being plying non-government organizations (NGOs) with money and influence in Indonesia and elsewhere hoping...
Right or left, it comes down to social capital
Over the Christmas break, John Howard and Mark Latham will both be contemplating the same question - what's next? The process of economic reform...
Cost of Kyoto is still rising
Last Tuesday, as the Victorian Government was launching its Greenhouse Challenge for Energy, the Economic Adviser to Russian President Putin was...