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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

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Fundamental shift in mindset required to boost productivity

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

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A tale of two very different budget strategies

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Chlöe Swarbrick adamant tax reform is needed

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Digital platforms now paying GST despite some reservations

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Aldi succeeded in Australia and could do the same in New Zealand

ANALYSIS: German supermarket group Aldi has been a major success in Australia. New Zealanders should be hoping it takes its cheaper and very different model across the Ditch.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 26 Feb 2025

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RBA rate cut is the starting gun for 2025 election

ANALYSIS: Anthony Albanese got the rate cut he has been praying for, but will it be enough to help him win the election?

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 19 Feb 2025

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Privatisation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

ANALYSIS: If Christopher Luxon wins a second term and embarks on a round of asset sales, there are three decades’ worth of lessons on what to do – and what not to do.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 12 Feb 2025

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Australia ponders the collateral damage from Trump’s trade war

ANALYSIS: Australia might be spared direct tariffs in any trade war, but it won't escape from its impact.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 05 Feb 2025

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January 26: Australia’s national day of unity – and division

ANALYSIS: While NZ has begun a marathon public hearing into the Treaty Principles Bill, Australia’s national day on January 26 continues to bring up issues on the history of colonisation and the status of indigenous Australians.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 29 Jan 2025

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Australian paradox: major gas exporter could turn importer

ANALYSIS: Australia produces more than enough LNG but 80% is exported with no new supply in gas hungry Victoria.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 22 Jan 2025

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The strange case of the falling Aussie dollar

ANALYSIS: With the currency at five-year lows, economic assumptions for 2025 are being recalibrated, with interest rates (and holiday destinations) at the top of the list.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 15 Jan 2025

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Aussie media looks to tech giants – again – to stay afloat

ANALYSIS: The media industry has been in limbo since an earlier funding agreement expired in March, but hopes Government threats can now break the deadlock.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 18 Dec 2024

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Elliott leaves ANZ with his legacy unfulfilled

ANALYSIS: Major projects and acquisitions initiated under Elliott are yet to deliver, and pose challenges for his successor.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 11 Dec 2024

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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

Aldi succeeded in Australia and could do the same in New Zealand

RBA rate cut is the starting gun for 2025 election

Privatisation: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Australia ponders the collateral damage from Trump’s trade war

January 26: Australia’s national day of unity – and division

Australian paradox: major gas exporter could turn importer

The strange case of the falling Aussie dollar

Aussie media looks to tech giants – again – to stay afloat

Elliott leaves ANZ with his legacy unfulfilled

Foodstuffs North Island, Gilmours accused of cartel conduct

‘State of the City 2025’ – Auckland’s productivity puzzle deepens

High tech apple facility to form core of new $1b syndication

Large iwi group ‘flabbergasted’ at Kiwibank investment silence

‘12 months of cool s***’ – new event targets 800 ticket sales

Kiwi Kitchens sale price revealed

Act's plan for more supermarket competition to push down prices

PwC won’t budge as buyers abandon Du Val deposits

Foodstuffs North Island, Gilmours accused of cartel conduct

‘State of the City 2025’ – Auckland’s productivity puzzle deepens

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

Govt’s AI ‘strategy’ is nothing of the sort, says tech sector