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Ian McAuley. Is capitalism redeemable? Part 3: Why tax avoidance is bad for business
One article of faith in the corporate sector is that low taxes are good for the economy – not only low corporate taxes but also low taxes in general. Echoing this sentiment, Treasurer Hockey and other spokespeople for the Government … Continue reading
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Tagged Ian McAuley, Joseph Stiglitz, lobby groups, low taxes, tax avoidance, tax havens
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John Menadue. What does Labor stand for? Part 5
Democratic Renewal At the same time as addressing overarching ‘Labor’ principles that could guide Labor policies and programs, there are two immediate issues which must be given high priority. The first is democratic renewal in our public institutions, including the … Continue reading
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Tagged ALP, concentrated media., democratic renewal, institutional reform, lobby groups
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