Not all successful markets are free
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Opinion

Not all successful markets are free

Forty years ago,China began the reforms that saw it rise to the top of the global order,against almost all predictions. How did this communist state do it?

  • byGeoff Raby

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How to catch a regulator
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How to catch a regulator

In government in general,secrecy encourages misconduct while transparency encourages ethical behaviour.

  • byStephen Bartos
'Of course they say there are no competition issues. They always do'
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'Of course they say there are no competition issues. They always do'

Against expectations,Fairfax,Nine and the government are running up against the regulator.

  • byJulian Thomas
Where are history's great political partnerships?
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Opinion

Where are history's great political partnerships?

Haughty,aloof,ambitious,selfish,suspicious:why can't our leaders work in teams?

  • byMark Thomas
Stop rushing. Listen to yourself
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Stop rushing. Listen to yourself

We fool ourselves into thinking we're efficient,when we're merely fast.

  • byJacqueline Jago
Should national security be a deal-breaker?
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Opinion

Should national security be a deal-breaker?

Domestic politics and protectionism still meddle with Australia's approach to foreign investments.

  • byStephen Kirchner&Jared Mondschein
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An effective review is a long criticism,not an untested'innovation'
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Opinion

An effective review is a long criticism,not an untested'innovation'

Why are government agencies silent on their future? And why is PM&C writing its review of itself?

  • byPaddy Gourley
A reading from the book of Saint Mike

A reading from the book of Saint Mike

Department of Home Affairs chief Mike Pezzullo sent this sermon to his senior executives last month. Enjoy.

  • byMike Pezzullo
Populism has a valid place in our democracy
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Populism has a valid place in our democracy

Believing one is more virtuous than one's opponents is the deadliest of political traps.

  • byJenny Stewart
The end of Aunty?

The end of Aunty?

Independent public broadcasting is under threat in most parts of the world.

  • byNorman Abjorensen
Spies and the privilege of listening

Spies and the privilege of listening

God help Bernard Collaery and Witness K if their case is heard in a closed court.

  • byMarkus Mannheim