The following opinion piece was written by Gareth Hutchens and published in the ABC on Sunday 31st March, 2024. It is reproduced here with permission. This piece of writing was part of a 3-part series, awarded the 2024 E.J. Craigie Writing Award.
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In Australia, why do people who produce nothing get rewarded the most? – Waleed Aly
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Best Georgist Writer 2015
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