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It’s not just fuel that's under the pump
Policy

Rosie Collins: It’s not just fuel that's under the pump

A temporary cut to fuel taxes was a  quick fix. But we need serious long-term solutions for other price increases.

Rosie Collins 18 Mar 2022
Who says there's no such thing as a free bus
Policy

Who says there's no such thing as a free bus

Public transport operators were collecting $350 million in fares pre-covid. What if it all went away?

Oliver Lewis 17 Mar 2022
Govt targets high earners' tax rate dodge
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Govt targets high earners' tax rate dodge

The 350 individuals and families with more than $50 million in net assets paid $26m in income tax in 2018 while their companies paid $639m in tax and their trusts paid $102m.

Jenny Ruth 16 Mar 2022
Political pragmatism pre-empts policy purity producing paradox
Policy

Ian Llewellyn: Political pragmatism pre-empts policy purity producing paradox

Political pragmatism trumped policy purity in petrol tax decisions, but it could have lasting implications when it comes to climate change policy.

Ian Llewellyn 16 Mar 2022