Rob Burgess
The New Daily
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Past articles by Rob:
Flattening taxes will undermine a cornerstone of the economy
The government's move to flatten the tax structure risks disrupting an economic system that has flourished because of, not despite, the 'social wage'. → Read More
Budget 2018: It's a Dirty Harry budget
With an election likely to be called before the next full federal budget, it's not surprising to see this year's budget papers brimming with optimism. → Read More
The risky business of giving corporations a $36.5 billion refund
A new report seems to suggest cutting company tax will boost jobs and growth, but scratch the surface and the arguments become flimsier by the minute. → Read More
The jobs of tomorrow – what to tell your children
As one generation's jobs vanish, younger Australians have a lot of information to juggle to work out what their own careers will look like. → Read More
Three cheers for Aldi – and the company about to rip into it
Aldi upset the big boys by bringing real price competition to Australian supermarkets. Now, it's about to get a taste of its own medicine. → Read More
Canberra must own the rental affordability crisis
Tax breaks legislated in Canberra have helped wreck the Australian housing market, which is why the federal government needs to do more to fix it. → Read More
Investors get a green light to outbid owner-occupiers once more
The bank regulator is letting investors loose to increase their share of the property market – a perverse outcome for which, sadly, it can't be blamed. → Read More
Forget the 'fake news' – petrol prices are a rip-off
President Trump thinks OPEC is ripping off the world with high oil prices, but if you're paying too much for fuel, the reason may be closer than you think. → Read More
Blame Canberra as our cities grind to a halt
Australian cities have failed to keep pace with international best practice – and a large part of the reason is a broken model of federal-state funding. → Read More
Australia's China wine boom is gathering pace
Buyers of Australian wine in China used to see an expensive bottle of red as the perfect gift. Now, they just want to drink it themselves. → Read More
Don't borrow up big to help your adult kids lose money
In past years parents have handed over large sums of money to help their adult offspring secure a mortgage. In a falling market, that could soon change. → Read More
The harsh truth is Australia has too many bankers
Bankers will tell you they've taken a larger share of the economy because of their 'innovative' and 'sophisticated' products. What a load of rubbish. → Read More
Our housing debt addiction should be easing, but it's not
ANALYSIS: For years Australians have been hitting 'new highs' in debt-to-income ratios, but as house prices fall that story should be more cause for alarm. → Read More
The Greens' right-wing way to help the unemployed
ANALYSIS: As mass unemployment looms, there are left- and right-wing ways to help the jobless lead dignified lives. The Greens have chosen the latter. → Read More
Think Australia would dodge a trade war? Think again
ANALYSIS: While modelling suggests Australia can weather a protracted trade war between the US and China, not everything can be boiled down to GDP growth. → Read More
Even the 'true' cost of your mortgage can be misleading
As mortgage rates creep up, borrowers look to 'comparison rates' to decide on their next move. However, even those numbers should be handled with care. → Read More
The crocodile tears over Labor's 'granny tax' can stop now
Low-income retirees can no longer be used as political cover by those seeking to protect billions in tax 'refunds' for wealthy Australians who pay no tax. → Read More
Analysis: Watch closely Australia, you're about to be robbed
Why would Australians households want to hand tens of billions of dollars to overseas investors, put services under strain and pay more tax themselves? → Read More
A petrol price slump will put electric vehicles in the slow lane
While other nations leap ahead with their adoption of electric vehicles, Australia's uptake is tiny – something petrol market dynamics aren't helping. → Read More
Malcolm Fraser's 'white farmers' prophecy is now a reality
The government is looking for refugees among South Africa's displaced 'white farmers', while ignoring pleas to help with a bigger crisis on our doorstep. → Read More