Allan Fels

Funding public interest journalism requires creative solutions. A tax rebate for news media could work

Allan Fels

ShutterstockIt has been a long time since an Australian government turned its mind to policy concerning the new..

Simple fixes could help save Australian consumers from up to $3.6 billion in 'loyalty taxes'

Allan Fels

On average, customers renewing their insurance policy now pay 34% more than new customers www.shutterstock.comA “loyalty tax” occurs when di..

Please don't dismiss the PC inquiry into mental health as 'just another inquiry'

Allan Fels

The Productivity Commission can build a case about the economic benefits of unclogging waiting rooms. ShutterstockWhile chairing the Nation..

Eager homebuyers still falling victim to shadowy rent-to-buy deals

Eileen Webb, Allan Fels

Those looking to get a piece of the Australian dream of buying a home are still falling victim to the shadow property market of rent-to-buy ..

Australians are spending more on mental health services and employers need to take notice

Allan Fels

There are definite costs of mental illness in the workplace but the return on investment in a mentally healthy workplace can be a big boost ..

Wanted: an independent umpire to set and enforce clear parliamentary entitlement rules

Allan Fels

Tony Abbott has put the entire system of parliamentary entitlements up for review. AAP/Mick TsikasThe parliamentary entitlements review call..

Bishop case rests on whether fundraiser was Speaker's 'official business'

Allan Fels

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has said Speaker Bronwyn Bishop is on “probation” after spending more than A$5000 of taxpayers’ money on a he..

Harper makes case for competition overhaul: experts react

Joe Dimasi, Allan Fels, Bruce Baer Arnold, Graeme Samuel, Ian McAuley, Robin Room

The removal of restrictions on retail trading hours, pharmacies and parallel imports, and a controversial “effects test” on existing misuse ..