Archived publication for 2010
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Entrepeneur and the economy
Heroic Misadventures: Four Decades-Full Circle is a compelling autobiographical account of the life of a unique Australian, who rose up from the newspaper rounds as a child in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, to make his mark in the lucrative gold...
A foodies' guide to the history of humanity
Editorial, March 2010
'People have been saying for a while now that what we need is a book industry plan', said the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Kim Carr in a speech in mid-February. ‘No one is going to ghost it for...
The minister as room-meat
If you believe the recently released British comedy, In the Loop, modern government has nothing to do with governing. In the Loop is a feature length spinoff of the cult BBC TV series The Thick of It. The TV series follows the daily life of...
From the Rum Corps to the alcopop
In the special episode of ABC TV's Q&A in February this year, Kevin Rudd was asked whether he would like to raise the drinking age to 21: ‘of course'. Rudd quickly backed away from that definitive statement when the audience responded...
Climate Change: The Facts
Australia needs an honest debate about the facts of climate change. Governments around the world are preparing to dramatically increase taxes, regulate energy supplies and limit individual choices to deal with climate change. But what do we really...
Henry Tax Review Must Recommend Tax Cuts
Friday, 22nd January 2010 According to Australia's leading free market think tank, the Institute of Public Affairs, Treasury Secretary Ken Henry's review into Australia's taxation system must recommend substantial tax cuts. Henry's speech...
Hunger Strike Farmer Highlights Erosion of Private Property Rights in Australia
Tuesday, 5th January 2010 State and Federal environmental regulations are undermining property rights across Australia, according to the free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. New research released today by the IPA highlights that...