by Karl Fitzgerald | May 2, 2014 | Commentary
We were warned of the dangers of the wealthy advising on future budgetary levers. But we thought more of the BCA’s Tony Shepherd than this shallow display for vested interests. With great fanfare we are to maintain the Australian way of life with the burden...
by Karl Fitzgerald | Apr 30, 2014 | Commentary
The unfolding ICAC investigation in NSW is set to reveal the tight network between property developers and the political process. Neil Chenoweth, lead investigative journalist at the Fin Review has written this extraordinary piece, outlining just how effective counsel...
by Karl Fitzgerald | Apr 23, 2014 | Commentary
Each day passes with policy enhancing the never ending Great Australian land bubble. Three of note include: the recent sale of $500m in Australian sub-prime loans by non-bank lender Pepper (AFR, paywalled), bundled together as Residential Mortgage Backed Securities....
by Karl Fitzgerald | Apr 17, 2014 | Commentary
An interview on Lateline Business with Harley Dale (HIA) and Saul Eslake makes for interesting viewing on whether Negative Gearing will be grandfathered and quarantined to new housing only in the upcoming May budget. At about the 10 minute mark Harley Dale makes an...