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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Alan Kohler says Labor’s tax changes won’t lower house prices
The finance journalist says changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing are only likely to have a ‘symbolic effect’ on housing affordability.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Alan Kohler says Labor’s tax changes probably won’t lower house prices
The finance journalist says changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing are only likely to have a ‘symbolic effect’ on housing affordability.
A democracy or a republic? History shows that some Americans are asking the wrong question
Is the US a democracy or a republic? That’s a misleading question, writes a historian of early America. The values of republicanism and the values of democracy have both been vital to the nation.
Oil refineries are catching fire in war or by accident. How does this worsen the energy crunch?
Many oil refineries have caught fire recently. Whether caused by drone strike or accident, the result is the same: more pressure on shaky energy systems.
The Iran war has brought many old Gulf faultlines to the fore – and is creating new ones
The war has deepened animosity across the Gulf region.
Amid rising tensions, ‘friendshoring’ might keep global trade alive
The nature of globalisation is changing dramatically.
Asha Bhosle: the bad sister whose singing opened up a world of queer possibility for me
Bhosle gave voice to women considered outsiders, and her passion opened up a world of possibilities for queer listeners.