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Treasury won't out poor investments
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Treasury won't out poor investments

Treasury says some agencies need better analysis of investment proposals but won't say which.

Jem Traylen 09 Jun 2022
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'Grossly disproportionate' to intervene on flood insurance
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'Grossly disproportionate' to intervene on flood insurance

The government's focus on flood insurance intervention rather than action to adapt to climate change is costly, back-to-front thinking says the Insurance Council.

Pattrick Smellie 07 Jun 2022
NZ loses top score for budget transparency
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NZ loses top score for budget transparency

A former Soviet republic has replaced New Zealand as the best in the world for the transparency of its government budget. 

Nikitin Sallee 01 Jun 2022
Commission wants ‘global talent' visa
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Commission wants ‘global talent' visa

Immigration policy has been captured by short-term thinking, says the Productivity Commission.

Jem Traylen 31 May 2022