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WEB2 days ago · The Reserve Bank of Australia really does want Aussies poorer Michael Pascoe September 11, 2024 As evidence of a slowing Australian economy mounts, Governor Michele Bullock quietly told journalists the RBA wants Australians to be poorer. Nobody seemed to notice except Michael Pascoe. Just ‘Rubbish & …
War of words over inflation as national debt dives - Michael West
WEB1 day ago · Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the lower gross debt of $906.9 billion allowed for further action in addressing cost-of-living concerns, “If you lower debt, if you produce surpluses, that has downward pressure on inflation. That doesn’t happen by accident,” he told reporters in Canberra on Monday. “That happens because of good ...
Debt levels plummet ahead of final budget forecast
WEB1 day ago · Commonwealth debt levels have fallen by almost $150 billion in the past two years, new figures have shown, ahead of the federal government being on track to record a larger-than-expected surplus. Final budget outcome figures for the 2023/24 financial year will show gross debt levels fall to $906.9 billion, an improvement of $149.1 billion from ...
The shameful Australian silence on human rights atrocities next door
WEB3 days ago · Our Indonesian correspondent, Duncan Graham, on the atrocities in West Papua. Fresh from its latest failure to protect Palestine in the UN, the Australian government also handles brittle Indonesia tenderly lest it snaps off trade and security deals with its spacious but under-occupied neighbour. Raw facts drive policy harder than moral values.
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WEB5 days ago · By Michael Pascoe | September 18, 2024. Hypocrisy, thy name is politics. Sanctimonious lies, spin and obfuscation are already thick upon the ground in ... Secret report not so secret anymore. Inspector-General’s ADF report emerges. By Rex Patrick | September 18, 2024.
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WEBSep 15, 2024 · China bans PwC for six months over Evergrande audit. By AAP | September 13, 2024 19:12. Chinese authorities have banned the accounting firm PwC for six months and fined it more than 400 million yuan ... Latest news from Australia - as it happens - published by independent media - unbiased news as it happens - no ads, no promotions.
Michael West, Author at Michael West
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
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WEBSep 2, 2024 · Good sources are critical to good journalism. We have always worked closely with our contacts and jealously guard their identities. Absolute confidentiality is assured.
Comment & Analysis Archives - Michael West
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The crisis in Gaza continues to reverberate in Australia with a Jewish support worker sacked by Sacred Heart ... “Greatest Olympics ever”? Australia certainly trounced the world on one measure. By Michael West | August 12, 2024. Touted as "Australia's Best Olympics Ever", the Paris 2000 Olympic Games showcased brilliant performances from ...
Finance & Tax Archives - Michael West
WEBMay 21, 2024 · Gas Pipeline with No Gas – Chinese and Singapore tax dodgers leave the public with elephantine bill. By Michael West | April 22, 2024. The Australian public has bought a gas pipeline from foreign tax cheats - but there's no gas.