Ed Cavanough
@edwardcavanough
CEO - @mckellinstitute | Author - 'Divided Isles: Solomon Islands & the China Switch’ | Writer, 'Iron Winter', a documentary. (http://www.ironwinterfilm.com).
My first book, Divided Isles: Solomon Islands & the China Switch, will be out September 19 in Aus/NZ via @BlackIncBooks. This is the inside-story of Solomons’ China switch — and of the politicians, dissidents, and everyday Solomon Islanders who shaped it.
Nice to welcome back NSW Premier @ChrisMinnsMP to the @McKellInstitute — a powerful address on the state of the housing challenge still gripping the state news.com.au/national/nsw-a…
Conservatives want to replicate China’s investments in new coal power here in Australia. We shouldn’t let this emerging right wing embrace of Beijing’s energy policy hold back an Australian economic future underpinned by clean energy.
HIA’s criticism of our proposal is fatally flawed. HIA notes higher taxes on property could stifle supply, but our plan *lowers* taxes on new properties. Industry needs to come on board with productive tax reform, not instinctively reject any change realestate.com.au/news/proposed-…
This statement from @HIAhousingvoice on our @McKellInstitute proposal for CGT reform is riddled with factual inaccuracies. It is clear they haven't read our proposal.
Don’t impair market confidence with talk of more taxes hia.com.au/our-industry/n…
Our housing tax reform plan helps drive new supply while making the housing market structurally fairer. @edwardcavanough explains:
We're calling for the Albanese Government to reform the capital gains tax on housing. For too long, sensible reform to the CGT discount has eluded Australia. The McKell Plan offers a supply-positive, revenue-neutral reform option, which could deliver 130,000 extra homes, while…
The Morrison Government were amateurs on the world stage: they blew up relationships, cost Australia jobs, prioritised chest beating over considered diplomacy. Labor has steadied the ship, while preserving Australian integrity
Debating Bronwyn Bishop on net zero. Went about as expected
We need to tear down the visa wall between the Pacific and Australia. It's holding back the relationship. Recent thoughts for @LowyInstitute lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…
Government intervention into Australia’s smelting and refined metals sector is likely. But it must be calibrated to ensure bad faith investors aren’t encouraged to buy and then mismanage strategic industrial assets just to seek government bailouts.
A nice piece on our film Iron Winter – a project I was fortunate to contribute to as a writer and convener. A massive effort by the filmmakers who endured months of isolation in -30c plus conditions to document a dying traditional practice thenewdaily.com.au/life/entertain…
Australians on low incomes pay too much tax Our tax debate should center their struggle, and offset lost revenue from permanent tax relief on low income earners by finally taxing capital, unearned wealth, and excess profits fairly Labor party should = party of low income tax
We need a coordinated national response to ensure Australian can sustain critical sovereign capabilities in manufacturing. My take:
It’s actually because of market manipulation by Beijing. All of these plants use fossil fuels. Their profitability is changing as state actors undercut Australian producers There’s a unity position on this — bipartisan support for government assistance.
Australia is de-industrialising because of net zero.
South Australia is once again a world leader in democratic reform.
$3m+ superannuation holders have an average household wealth of $19m (med=12m) and <1% would struggle paying new super tax. New ANU research theguardian.com/australia-news…
conservative discourse in Australia is now just: 1. dunking on the NDIS and the disabled 2. rejecting role of indigenous in our society and history no ideas, just ceaseless grievances. what a dull contribution
The NDIS is sinking Australia. 16% of the nation's workforce employed and it's growing. This is a crime on the taxpayer. It is robbing us all of a future. It is unsustainable. Something has to be done. Now!
Media release: FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/media…
Speaking at a @McKellInstitute event, I argue that a progressive productivity agenda must invest in the three “I’s”: individuals, infrastructure and institutions. Here’s how we can build a more dynamic, inclusive economy: andrewleigh.com/speech_the_pro… #auspol #ausecon