Portfolio Media Releases, Environment, The Economy, Funding
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
‘BOB BROWN BANK’ RAISES SPECTRE
OF PAST DEBACLES
Confirmation that the Gillard Government plans to raise billions of dollars in debt to fund the $10 billion ‘Bob Brown Bank’ shows Labor has learnt nothing from the Tricontinental, W.A Inc. and State... (20-Jul)
Portfolio Media Releases, Articles, The Economy, Community, Funding
WOULD Julia Gillard and Stephen Conroy be willing to link their superannuation payouts to the performance of the National Broadband Network?
In essence, this is similar to what they are asking the Australian public to do; namely, invest $50 billion of taxpayers' money on the promise of long-term p... (27-Dec)
Portfolio Media Releases, Articles, The Economy, Community, Funding
For the first time in more than two decades, Australian households are saving about 10 per cent of their disposable incomes – and it's time the Gillard government followed suit.
Just five years ago, Australians were in negative territory, spending more than they earned, but households and businesse... (27-Dec)
Portfolio Media Releases, The Economy, Funding
The Gillard Government’s NBN Co has unwittingly exposed a $900 million black hole in Labor’s budget through the 36-page Business Case Summary released by the Prime Minister.
Shadow Minister for Finance, Andrew Robb, said the long-term bond rate used by NBN Co in its business case is 5.4 per cent.
... (26-Nov)
Speeches, The Economy, Law and Order, Funding
I rise to speak on and strongly oppose the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill 2010. Let there be no mistake: this bill is, first and foremost, an attempt by the Labor Party to aid its own political and financial position under the guise of transparency and... (17-Nov)
Speeches, Law and Order, Community, Funding
Tonight I rise to speak about the slashing of nearly $50 million from the family counselling and dispute resolution services of family relationship centres. This is a Labor Party cut described by the masters of spin as a rebalancing. These huge cuts to reduce funding for family relationship services... (15-Nov)
Portfolio Media Releases, The Economy, Community, Funding
THE government must curb spending and interest rates.
A PRE-CHRISTMAS mini-budget is necessary to reverse the reform malaise that has gripped the Gillard government.
The new government is already asleep at the wheel. It is simply sitting back letting higher and higher interest rates, and a record ... (15-Oct)
Portfolio Media Releases, Infrastructure, The Economy, Community, Funding
If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then the Coalition welcomes Labor’s belated examination of the use of infrastructure bonds and tax breaks to leverage new investment in critical economic infrastructure, Acting Shadow Treasurer Andrew Robb said today.
It is reported today by the Austra... (14-Oct)
Portfolio Media Releases, The Economy, Community, Funding
Business leaders have backed the Coalition’s calls for the Gillard government to conduct a serious review of Commonwealth expenditure, against a backdrop of rising interest rates, and a record exchange rate fuelled by these interest rates, strong coal and iron ore prices and an emerging global curre... (12-Oct)
Portfolio Media Releases, The Economy, Emissions Trading Scheme, Community, Funding
Topics: Deputy Speaker’s position, Treasury Blue and Red books, Labor’s tax and spend agenda, tax reform, lifting Australia’s productivity.
PETER VAN ONSELEN:
Shadow Finance Minister, Andrew Robb. Mr Robb, thanks for your company.
ANDREW ROBB:
Good morning Peter. L... (26-Sep)