Politics and Policy
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Does Australia need company tax cuts?
Janine Dixon | April 29, 2018Business investment has weakened over the last five years but does this mean that company tax cuts are required to revitalise the economy?
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April 16 is tax freedom day!
Matthew O’Donnell | April 16, 2018April 16 is ‘Tax Freedom Day’ – the day when Australians have finally paid their dues to the government and begin working for their own benefit.
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Older workers will be vital in tomorrow’s economy
Francesco Grigoli | April 10, 2018Although immigration is increasing Australia’s population, life expectancy is rising, and the number of elderly people is soaring. Allowing more older people to work longer is the only solution to rising pension costs and workforce shortages.
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Company directors say ‘we must do better’
First 5000 | April 7, 2018A year of constitutional turmoil and political wrangling has seen Australia slip further from achieving the reforms needed to boost national productivity and prosperity.
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Government must back small business to boost Australian prosperity
Stephen Cartwright | February 5, 2018NSW Business Chamber CEO Stephen Cartwright underlines the importance of Federal Government backing for small business.
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Ministerial reshuffle marks a crossroads in science and innovation policy
First 5000 | December 20, 2017Malcolm Turnbull’s ministerial reshuffle has revamped his industry team but his apparent demotion of the science portfolio has raised eyebrows, given his initial enthusiasm for a science and innovation agenda.
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Prime Minister announces Royal Commission on financial services
First 5000 | November 30, 2017Reversing his previous policy position, Malcolm Turnbull government will now establish a Royal Commission into misconduct in Australia’s scandal plagued banking and financial services sector – at the request of the big four banks.
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Foreign policy white paper finally acknowledges world power is shifting
Tony Walker | November 23, 2017The new foreign policy paper emphasises free trade and international co-operation but the remorseless rise of China remains a grave strategic threat as well as economic opportunity.
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New Government payment terms could drive fairer deals for smaller businesses
First 5000 | November 23, 2017The Federal Government will introduce shorter payment terms for its smaller suppliers to encourage prompt payments throughout the economy.
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Labor offers manufacturing hubs ahead of state election
First 5000 | November 20, 2017Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk bids for regional votes with the promise of 3 new hubs for manufacturing.
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Productivity, ideology and constitutional change
Klass Woldring | November 13, 2017The recent Productivity Commission productivity review did not go far enough. Australia needs bolder constitutional and economic reform to unlock the nation’s potential.
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Industry bodies welcome Labor’s billion dollar manufacturing pledge
First 5000 | October 26, 2017Industry bodies have welcomed Labor’s promise of a $1 billion Australian Manufacturing Future Fund to support innovative mid-sized Australian firms if it takes power after the next Federal election.
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Shifting the dial on Australian productivity
First 5000 | October 26, 2017The Productivity Commission’s latest report calls for concerted action on competition, education, health, planning and government services to boost Australia’s productivity.
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GAP ‘Hidden Giants’ Summit report released
Catherine Fritz-Kalish | October 25, 2017The report on the GAP Summit on mid-sized business has been released with a slew of recommendations to boost the size and vitality of the sector.
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Julie Bishop launches International Cyber Engagement Strategy
First 5000 | October 6, 2017The government’s new International Cyber Engagement Strategy promises consultation with mid-sized firms as it lays out a comprehensive digital trade and cyber-security strategy for the next three years.