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The brave new world of industrial policy
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: The brave new world of industrial policy

What do we want out of our industrial policies beyond more jobs?

Dileepa Fonseka 31 Jul 2023
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Over 1,000 applicants rejected for cyclone visa in fraud crackdown

Cyclone recovery was cover to target vulnerable migrants unable to get normal work visas.

Jem Traylen 31 Jul 2023
The burning question in a warming world
Opinion

Warren Couillault: The burning question in a warming world

Why did we let the ETS chaos distract us from tackling global warming?

ANZ Bank still cautious on outlook for housing
Property

ANZ Bank still cautious on outlook for housing

According to ANZ, house sales were higher in June (after seasonal adjustment).

Staff reporters 28 Jul 2023


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