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Port of Portland: sunk

Portland (pop. 10,000) remains seriously underdeveloped. While the rest of the state has grown by leaps and bounds, Portland sleeps. Its laggard status should be a matter of considerable concern to all Victorians.

Henry Review another mash up of compromises

photo credit: Dunechaser It seems that another whitewash of economic theory is being subtly thrust upon us with the ongoing Henry Tax review. According to Henry, he has re-written economic theory. The 3 sources of taxation are now labour, capital and consumption. The...

Predictable Council Rates Fury

photo credit: nicksarebi In the past year more than 81,000 Victorians have received rates default notices, which then impose a 12 per cent interest charge on the debts. Council Rates are again in the headlines, with affordability pressures crunching into a large...

Budget Smudge-It: Criticism of Swan

The Swan Federal budget was limited in its' vision, giving with one hand in the old welfare game but taking away with the other by providing further subsidy to propertied interests. Whilst it is widely reported that the wealthy were hit by means testing, fellow...

Interest Rates Shoot the Messenger

March 08 figures reveal that loans for first home owners dropped to just 16.4% of owner-occupied approvals. Yes 16.4%! The Great Australian Dream is being dominated by baby boomers and/ or speculators. Those that most need a roof over their heads are the last in the...