Amy Remeikis

March 26, 2026

Price gouging still not illegal.

Back in the house and debate has resumed over the government legislation to increase the penalties the ACCC can apply to price…

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Possible further rate rises on the way

The Iran war could push up the “neutral” interest rate level, requiring even more rate rises to get inflation under control, a…

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Lack of transparency in RBA votes

This past week, the Wall Street Journal turned attention to the decision-making process at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). As James Glynn noted,…

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Fraud in America’s Medicare confirms the Australia Institute submission to the Senate productivity inquiry.

David Richardson A new American study shows that fostering competition in the procurement of medical equipment by public provider, Medicare, had the effect of…

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Liberal Senator speaks up while Labor MPs are only “silently” alarmed

Bill BrowneDirector, Democracy & Accountability Program Liberal Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan has distinguished himself from his Coalition colleagues twice in the past…

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German defence minister meets with Richard Marles

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has met with Richard Marles, and was welcomed with a smoking ceremony. Bowers says Pistorius greeted Marles…

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Yes, your clothes are made out of oil

A lifestyle article in this week’s Sydney Morning Herald takes a mindful look at the latest trends in activewear.  Apparently “trend forecasters” are cottoning…

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Inflation won’t be cured by interest rates rises

Greg Jericho My column today over at Guardian Australia – read it here has a bit of a review of yesterday’s inflation figures and…

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Focus on keeping Indigenous kids at home and in community

We mentioned a little while ago about the peak groups joining together to improve the Closing the Gap target which focuses on…

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Parliament session begins

In the house, Amanda Rishworth is introducing the fairer fuel work (gotta love these titles) which is an amendment to the fair…

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