Justin Pyvis

The CFMEU’s recent scandals expose the risks of unchecked union power in Australia, where special privileges can lead to corruption, stifled competition, and costly consequences for the economy.

The RBA is unlikely to move on rates any time soon; what a NSW gold mine can tell us about future investment; there is no next China; be careful what you wish for, wage disclosure edition; and most climate policies don’t work.

Australia’s economic outlook hinges on shifting global supply chains and iron ore demand, as China’s manufacturing dominance faces challenges from emerging competitors and geopolitical tensions.

While quotas may seem like an easy fix for Australia’s international student influx, a dynamic fee-based system would more efficiently balance demand, distribute benefits equitably, and avoid the perverse incentives of arbitrary caps.

Price gouging is (almost) always good; the EU’s tariffs could have been worse; culture beats policy when it comes to fertility; time for fiscal responsibility; and the reality of industrial policy.