Changes around predatory pricing and creeping acquisitions are controversial and unnecessary, competition lawyer says.
For a government proclaiming itself as ‘transformational’ Jacinda Ardern’s administration has been extremely cautious. That’s causing some frustration amongst the government’s support base.
The Coalition is helped by apparent discord within the opposition.
The annual Human Freedom Index uses 79 indicators of personal, civil and economic freedoms to rank 162 countries and jurisdictions worldwide.
Private security firm off government procurement panel.
ETS changes will boost investment in forestry.
CTU urges government to use surpluses and spend more.
Kris Faafoi should be promoted to the cabinet.
But there are risks, particularly from overseas.
The current system for measuring farm nutrient pollution needs improving.