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Tony Anamourlis

Features

What would Keating have done? The Placido Domingo of economics and the capitalism–socialism divide

Few arguments in political economy are as perennial as the dispute over what is best for modern society – socialism or capitalism. The question is as old as the birth …

Dialogue

Beyond rhetoric: Why Australia’s Tax Reform Summit must be more than consensus theatre

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will open his long-awaited economic reform roundtable on Tuesday, following weeks of build-up. Over three days in Canberra, key figures including former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, ACCC …

News

Commonwealth’s crypto tax trap: Division 296 hits ordinary Australians, not the rich

A time bomb is quietly ticking away inside the Commonwealth Government’s Division 296 tax regime. It has nothing to do with waterfront property, luxury goods, art or high-frequency trading. It’s …

Dialogue

Super shock: Division 296 breaks the tax rules on unrealised gains

From all appearances Division 296 looks like a surgical strike on a small group of high-net-worth Australians with superannuation balances over $3 million. However, once you strip away the Treasury …

Features

From tributes to tax returns: The 5,000-year story behind our tax system

Taxation has shaped civilisation from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Australia. Understanding its long history sheds light on why our system is so complex — and why it still matters today. …

Dialogue

Victoria’s Greek-like home budget: Discipline over enthusiasms

The 2025–26 Victorian State Budget handed down on Tuesday by Treasurer Jaclyn Symes, won’t set the headlines on fire, yet says something subtly powerful – this is a government choosing …

Dialogue

Can Victoria’s debt deliver on its promise?

Victoria’s state debt is rising, with forecasts suggesting it will reach approximately $188.8 billion by 2027. For many—particularly political and economic commentators who favour smaller government and demand-side economic restraint—this …

Dialogue

Dutton’s great miscalculation: How Albanese won the centre, and the Liberals lost the nation

The 2025 federal election delivered not just a win to Labor, but a defining moment in modern Australian politics. Anthony Albanese secured a second term with an increased majority—something no …

Dialogue

Greece’s growth story masks a deeper crisis: The unfinished battle for jobs and inclusion

Since 2021, Greece’s economy has outpaced the eurozone average. Government support helped households and businesses weather high inflation, while public debt dropped sharply. A rapid digital transformation has been central …

Dialogue

Greece’s economic glow masks a deeper jobs crisis

Since 2021, Greece’s economy has outpaced the eurozone average. Government support helped households and businesses weather high inflation, while public debt dropped sharply. A rapid digital transformation has been central …

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