Wayne Swan’s Palladian illusions

There really aren’t enough rich to soak, so let’s soak the grand kids.

By Lyle Dunne

The immediate post-Budget period is always a challenge for commentators and readers, drowning in commentary from various media, spin from both sides, and comparing the government’s proposals with those of the opposition. 

In fact, a Budget is really too big for a comprehensive response. Instead, here are a couple of aspects I haven’t seen commentary on – at least from this angle.

Labor’s Budget in an image: like the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza — a trick of illusion.

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Waitin’ on the levy

Government levies levied in vain.

By Lyle Dunne

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Red giants

Far from protecting rights and providing certainty, the federal government is increasing instability and undermining trust

By Lyle Dunne

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The Last Days of Chez Gillard

Prime Minister Gillard plays to the gender stereotypes she purports to reject.

By Lyle Dunne

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What’s Love got to do with it?

Greens bound by church-like vows of fidelity to Labor.

By Lyle Dunne

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