Melbourne needs Choo Choos!
The Victorian Government wants to, needs to, spend billions on Melbourne transport to catch up with the city’s explosive growth. [...]
Read MoreNot the Queensland Budget Speech
. . . … Madam Speaker, if the Government is to balance the Budget in these difficult times, it cannot [...]
Read MoreBaillieu’s new Building Tax and Land Subsidy
“This reform means Victorians have a new building tax while the value of our fire service boosts the price of land.”
Read MoreWhat a load of garbage!
Hobsons Bay Council is considering charging residents by the kilogram for garbage removal. While markets have their place, putting a [...]
Read MoreBig Holes or Money Pits?
Major transport projects costing billions are being proposed for Sydney and Melbourne to shrink these sprawling cities. NSW Premier Barry [...]
Read MoreFunding Infrastructure
Letter to the Editor The Age 24/07/2012 Using the uplift in private land values to fund infrastructure projects (Doncaster railway [...]
Read MoreRide for free or pay the fine
In his second budget, Victorian Treasurer Kim Wells is aiming for a surplus of $155 million, of which $109 million [...]
Read MorePrivatisation and Public Finance
photo credit: Peter Blanchard The failure of both sides of politics to understand the role of effective public finance is [...]
Read MoreDeveloper Levies drive up land prices
10 November 2011 MELBOURNE:- The Growth Corridor Plan announced by the Baillieu Government presents Melbourne with big challenges. How to [...]
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