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What is Neo-liberalism and why knowing matters.

I have said it before but it deserves repeating. Democracy is not failing us; it is we who fail democracy when we fail to actively engage with… Read more “What is Neo-liberalism and why knowing matters.”

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 by John Kelly

Is Full Employment also on the Table, Malcolm?

If the Australian government was serious about jobs and growth, the introduction of an ELR here, would be an economic imperative. Yet no such plan exists and… Read more “Is Full Employment also on the Table, Malcolm?”

December 9, 2015 by John Kelly

Australia: An Impoverished Nation

The year 2015 will likely be remembered as a watershed for the Liberal Party having surrendered what they perceived as the high moral ground of never having… Read more “Australia: An Impoverished Nation”

December 8, 2015 by John Kelly

How to Undermine our Future Well-being

While the Australian economy continues sliding towards recession, the mainstream media seems more interested in focusing its attention on the latest popularity contest between Malcolm Turnbull and… Read more “How to Undermine our Future Well-being”

December 8, 2015 by John Kelly

Everybody Loves Malcolm, but…

Remember all that nonsense about debt and deficit disasters, budget emergencies and how the Liberals were the only ones capable of managing the economy? What a waste… Read more “Everybody Loves Malcolm, but…”

December 8, 2015 by John Kelly

Printing Money

As most of us know, the term ‘printing money’ is a misnomer. Apart from a small percentage of notes and coin, today all money is processed via… Read more “Printing Money”

December 8, 2015 by John Kelly

Morrison’s Approaching Waterloo

It may be early days but Joe Hockey’s second and final attempt to bring down a credible budget appears to be unravelling already. Even on the night… Read more “Morrison’s Approaching Waterloo”

December 8, 2015 by John Kelly

Abbott’s Stockpile of Hubris

Tony Abbott is understandably proud of achieving the top job but ignores the reality that his accession to the Liberal leadership was more a reflection of the discord… Read more “Abbott’s Stockpile of Hubris”

December 8, 2015 by John Kelly

Backbench Revolt Looming

The Abbott bleed has seeped and spread out across the floor along the corridors and into the offices of the collaterally damaged marginal seat holders. Twelve months… Read more “Backbench Revolt Looming”

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015 by John Kelly

The Failure of Mainstream Media.

The way in which the mainstream media (MSM) chooses to report and discuss the economy, i.e. in conventional neo-liberal terms, reinforces the notion that the economy is some sort of God… Read more “The Failure of Mainstream Media.”

December 30, 2014 by John Kelly

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