The belief that higher taxes reliably deliver lower prices, or stronger economic performance is deeply flawed. No country has ever taxed its way to prosperity.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted another rate rise this year was likely, with the minutes of its February meeting revealing board members are concerned about inflation remaining high until late 2028.
WA iron ore no longer makes up the lion’s share of BHP’s earnings and boss Mike Henry ‘fears’ an ‘explosion’ of union activity will stifle long-term investment in the business unit.
Genesis Minerals has emerged as the successful bidder for Magnetic Resources’ neighbouring Lady Julie project in Laverton, tallying up another acquisition for the busy Raleigh Finlayson-led gold miner.
Disclosing a weaker interim result, Bendigo boss Richard Fennell suggested government should give consideration to ‘incentivising’ those banks operating regional branch networks.
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