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Happy 25th birthday to Australia’s GST. It’s time to grow up

ANALYSIS: Inland Revenue has suggested New Zealand increase its GST from 15% to 18%. In Australia, where many items are GST exempt, the politicians are terrified to raise it above the current 10%.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 09 Jul 2025

Economy Matters

Fundamental shift in mindset required to boost productivity

Economy Matters

New Zealand’s economic dilemma: a shrinking slice of the pie

Underarm

A tale of two very different budget strategies

Politics

Chlöe Swarbrick adamant tax reform is needed

Politics

Digital platforms now paying GST despite some reservations

On the Money

Winners and losers in the early years of cars

ANALYSIS: The third of a four-part series on the global car industry.

Brent Sheather Sun, 04 May 2025

Beehive Banter

Budget cuts, student attendance, Tory and Labour, MPs are back

ANALYSIS: What to cut to fund spending increases elsewhere in the Budget?

Brent Edwards Sat, 03 May 2025

Guest Analysis

New Zealand needs to push back on protectionism

ANALYSIS: Serious effort should be put into bolstering partnerships with other key trading nations.

Jane Mellsop Sat, 03 May 2025

Last Word

The kids are alright

ANALYSIS: Last month, NBR profiled several young entrepreneurs. Now, we’re going to bring you much, much more.

Hamish McNicol and Calida Stuart-Menteath Fri, 02 May 2025

Australia

Upset still possible, but Labor on track for victory in Australia

ANALYSIS: The polls say Albanese is on track to be returned as Australia’s PM, but some believe the Opposition could still find a path to victory.

Lachlan Colquhoun Fri, 02 May 2025

Hunter’s Corner

FNZ case shaping as almighty legal battle

ANALYSIS: Were employee shareholders bilked out of billions? This one could be a doozy.

Tim Hunter Fri, 02 May 2025

Edwards on Politics

Political consensus needed to lift skills training

ANALYSIS: Policy reversals risk undermining vocational education.

Brent Edwards Thu, 01 May 2025

Underarm

Patsy directors are key to Aussie ‘phoenixing’ scams

ANALYSIS: Australia has had some success in cracking down on patsy directors linked to criminal corporate activity.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Margin Call

Tariffs, rollercoaster markets, and the tombola of turmoil

ANALYSIS: President Donald Trump can be seen on one level as a modern-day circus ringmaster ... under his platform, the markets are positively acrobatic.

Tim Chesterfield Tue, 29 Apr 2025

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Happy 25th birthday to Australia’s GST. It’s time to grow up

Fundamental shift in mindset required to boost productivity

New Zealand’s economic dilemma: a shrinking slice of the pie

A tale of two very different budget strategies

Chlöe Swarbrick adamant tax reform is needed

Digital platforms now paying GST despite some reservations

Winners and losers in the early years of cars

Budget cuts, student attendance, Tory and Labour, MPs are back

New Zealand needs to push back on protectionism

The kids are alright

Upset still possible, but Labor on track for victory in Australia

FNZ case shaping as almighty legal battle

Political consensus needed to lift skills training

Patsy directors are key to Aussie ‘phoenixing’ scams

Tariffs, rollercoaster markets, and the tombola of turmoil

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Happy 25th birthday to Australia’s GST. It’s time to grow up

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