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I imagine it is a tough job being the nation's central banker. But the recent television interview with Glenn Stevens, RBA Governor, has...

(Guest post from Christian) So if you believe the numbers, in the recent downturn, Australia managed to avoid 2 consecutive quarters of ...

1. Most findings of statistical research are false , and can be easily demonstrated to be so.  If I haven't convinced you to scrutinise ...

It seems that no matter what the objective market conditions are like, the same lobby groups (the Housing Industry Association and the Prop...

Autistic savant Daniel Tammet wrote this gem , and yes that means he has ‘rainman' like mental skills.   In fact, he learnt Icelandic ...

Most economists predict another rate hike by the RBA. I am not like most economists and predict the next move will be down. My reasoning is ...

A complete reiteration of my arguments against exceptional circumstances provisions for farmers can be found on today on Business Spectator...

The Property Council of Australia is a powerful lobby group known for ignoring truth and reason in its appeals for support from all levels ...

Words removed are struck through, and inserted words are in red.  (1) For the purposes of this Act— unimproved value of land means— (a) ...

This article is the first I have come across that compares housing prices and costs to hours worked, which is the ultimate measure for comp...