Peter Costello
Before I sign off from CBD, here are the stories behind the stories
As Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnist, he shares his more memorable encounters with Australia’s bold-faced names.
- Stephen Brook
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- Opinion
- Australian economy
It’s a banana republic moment. We need to see more from Jim Chalmers
We don’t need eloquent oration or a calm plan for the future. Australia needs a call to economic arms.
- Shane Wright
Aligning ourselves with a pariah nation is a bad look
Labor’s overwhelming election win owed much to our resounding “no” to a party that would show even a hint of copying the MAGA movement.
Israel and its allies must pay the cost of rebuilding Gaza
Countries that provided the weapons and systems that enabled the destruction should foot the bill.
- Analysis
- Superannuation
Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer
Jim Chalmers has revealed how frequently Paul Keating has talked to him about planned changes to superannuation tax. It’s just part of being a treasurer.
- Shane Wright
- Opinion
- Five Minutes with Fitz
Tony Abbott on Turnbull, Keating, Costello, Morrison and the misogyny speech
“I was an extremely good opposition leader”. Tony Abbott looks back over his political career.
- Peter FitzSimons
- Exclusive
- Babies
The baby bonus worked – at $86,000 for each extra child
New research suggests Peter Costello’s baby bonus encouraged families to have extra children – but, like all babies, they weren’t cheap.
- Shane Wright
Joe Gersh thinks Melbourne is falling behind Sydney. And he knows how to fix it
The first thing that hits is the smell of premium scented air. The exclusive venue is where I sit down to lunch with Joe Gersh, businessman, philanthropist, ex-ABC board member turned virulent critic – a man who upended his life and doesn’t pull any punches.
- Stephen Brook
- Opinion
- Fertility
Falling fertility rates will hurt the economy. But a new baby boom is not the answer
Australia’s fertility rates have been falling fast and are now at rock bottom. The economic consequences will be far-reaching.
- Matt Wade
We need to exercise common sense before trundling off to a GP
A substantial number of patients who see a GP are suffering a minor ailment or illness that resolves on its own.