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Budget 2017

Ex-Military Members Are Battling Higher Suicide Rates Than The Rest Of Australia

Males in the Australian Defence Force are at the greatest risk.
Luke Cooper

The Big Four Whingeing About The Bank Levy Is A Bit Rich

It’s time to talk to the big banks about mutual obligation.
Peter Whish-Wilson

If You Want Faster Wage Growth, Here's How to Get It

The only way isn't up.
Jim Stanford

Overworked And Underpaid: Why We Need To Tackle Pay Inequity For The Benefit Of All

We all lose out when we forget the "fair" part of "Advance Australia Fair".
Anis Chowdhury

The Medicare Levy Hike Isn't Fair, No Matter How You Dissect It

If you have to blame anyone, blame Napoleon.
Andrew Leigh

Budgets Should Cater To The Will Of The People, Not To The Whims Of The Ratings Agencies

Even if our AAA credit rating was downgraded, it wouldn't be a catastrophe.
Anis Chowdhury

Was The Budget Fair?

This is more complex than simply pointing to the winners and losers for each new policy.
Amanda Robbins

Australians Want Fairness To Be More Than A Slogan

In Australia, the 'precariat' is growing.
Jim Chalmers

Christopher Pyne Slams 'Dishonest' Catholic Schools Campaign

'I am quite disappointed with the Catholic education system.'
Siobhan Kenna

Dismal Wages Growth Makes A Joke Of Budget Forecasts

As the cost of living keeps rising, but wages don't, people with close to no wiggle room get squeezed.
Richard Holden