Benjamin Clark, Author at Crikey

Keating’s vision for super is crumbling. Good

Benjamin Clark — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:05:14 +0000

Keating is lauded for his role in establishing compulsory superannuation. But his reasons for resisting Labor’s current changes cast his vision for the system in a more questionable light.

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Tim Walz’s lesson for Albanese: Don’t be a shrinking violet

Benjamin Clark — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 01:00:21 +0000

The US Democrats have been energised by the Harris-Walz ticket, which is pushing bold, progressive policies. If only Labor would do the same.

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The G20 is considering a global billionaire tax. Australia is missing in action

Benjamin Clark — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:41:30 +0000

74% of Australians support a wealth tax on individuals with over $50 million.

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No, Europe’s far right has not lost momentum, two key battles don’t make a war

Benjamin Clark — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:18:14 +0000

Arguing in the negative in this week's Friday Fight: Crikey columnist Benjamin Clark.

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Australia should let all residents vote — not just citizens

Benjamin Clark — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:01:53 +0000

Should citizenship really be a requirement for voting? Why not enfranchise all residents?

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Austerity has broken Britain and imperilled the Tories. Coalition, take note

Benjamin Clark — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:48:53 +0000

The likelihood of the next Australian election rehashing the core themes of the 2010 UK vote is rising. Yet we can see where this eventually leads: public ruin and electoral oblivion.

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Should public transport really be 50 cents?

Benjamin Clark — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:22:37 +0000

Let's talk about other ways of financing network expansions.

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For Australia’s most vulnerable, the budget didn’t do nearly enough

Benjamin Clark — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:19:17 +0000

The Albanese government has had three budgets now to show some bravery in addressing unwaged poverty. Its offerings are paltry.

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For students, Clare has made a good start. Here’s what he should do next

Benjamin Clark — Sun, 12 May 2024 23:59:23 +0000

Reverting last year's bloated HECs indexation was a sensible change. But there's plenty more to be done to assist students struggling with the cost of living.

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America just banned non-compete clauses. Australia should follow suit

Benjamin Clark — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:40:00 +0000

'If lousy businesses can’t retain staff with subpar wages and conditions, they deserve to suffer the consequences. Let’s let employees vote with their feet.'

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