Glenn Connley

April 1, 2026

Faster giving, faster change: billions in philanthropy is moving too slowly to meet the moment

Australia has more than $11 billion sitting in philanthropic funds that have already received generous tax deductions. Much of that money is…

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PALM workers get a (tiny) bit of extra help

The Australia Institute has long campaigned to improve the failing Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. It is fundamentally flawed, grossly unfair…

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New research shows CGT discount driving up house prices

New research from the e61 Institute shows that the capital gains tax (CGT) discounting is distorting the housing market, pushing up prices,…

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The view from Mike Bowers

Mike was at the Health Minister and Treasurers’ press conferences this morning – and captured these images….

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Time to end the “generational lottery” – Greens respond to new housing data

Greens Housing spokesperson Senator Barbara Pocock says it’s time to stop cashed-up investors “turbocharging the housing crisis”. Reacting to today’s new data,…

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A bit of sports news

Fresh from a big win last night, the Socceroos have been drawn to play Turkiye, Paraguay and the USA in the World…

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There’s no getting around the fact that Trump’s war could lead to a recession

And Treasurer Jim Chalmers isn’t happy about that: Australians didn’t choose this war. They’re paying the price for this war at the…

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Here are those full support measures for businesses impacted by the fuel shortages and soaring prices

Tax system flexibility We are announcing new measures in the tax system to give people more flexibility. The ATO will provide temporary…

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VIDEO: Treasurer announces relief for businesses impacted by fuel crisis

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is up in the Blue Room of Parliament House, announcing support for businesses impacted by the fuel crisis. There…

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Big Gas wetting the bed at the prospect of actually having to pay for our gas

The AFR is dutifully reporting gas giants’ fear mongering at the prospect of a gas export tax. Apparently the idea of paying…

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