For a change, this morning I’ll comment just in brief on four items from this morning’s media: 1. Labor first-home buyer tax breaks. In its version of the Government’s first-time home-buyer scheme, Labor also takes an unimaginative and not very effective path. Houses will not be made more affordable by policies that bid up house [...]
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I was very saddened by today’s news that Peter Andren died today after his struggle with pancreatic cancer. A man I never met, but one I feel I knew. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Regular readers will have realised from previous posts that I have deeply admired his service to his electorate [...]
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It was a pleasure to catch up with several friends and acquaintances at yesterday’s Brookfield Uniting Church Country Market and Art Show. Campaign tip: don’t forget your hat. I then spent some time door-knocking in Bellbowrie, Pinjarra Hills, and later, Toowong. While most people are quite surprised to see a live candidate on their doorstep [...]
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