Tony Anamourlis
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Inside MAGA’s economic divide: The battle for America’s policy soul
From an economic perspective, three camps reflect divergent approaches to both policy and ideology that reveal the tensions within President Trump’s MAGA which run from modern conservatism to economic nationalism …
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Trump’s 10 per cent tariff shakes Australia: A new era for trade and economy
The announcement from President Trump has sent shockwaves through Australia’s economic landscape. The declaration that a 10 per cent tariff will be imposed on all goods in Australia is a …
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Balancing the books or playing politics? Labor’s tax cuts and the future of economic fairness
As Australia heads into another election cycle, the Albanese Government’s proposed income tax cuts have become a contested issue. Framed by Labor as a necessary response to mounting cost-of-living pressures, …
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Beware: A Victorian ruling that could expose your home to land tax if you mix business with living
Navigating the delicate balance between using your home as a personal residence and as a place of business is increasingly challenging. A Victorian State Revenue Ruling, known as LTA.001 (version …