Peter Francis FenwickFeb 8, 20238 minChalmers offers Australia a New Deal This is my analysis of Jim Chalmers' Monthly essay "Capitalism after the Crises". It was published in Quadrant March 2023.
Peter Francis FenwickNov 2, 20176 minMinimum Wage Keeps Youth UnemployedIn the spirit of the famous Harvester case, ACTU secretary Sally McManus is proposing an overhaul of the national minimum wage to better...
Peter Francis FenwickFeb 5, 20172 minA Message for Politicians Returning to WorkWhile you have been away, a lot has changed. President Trump is implementing what he promised to do. That is a novelty that you might...
Peter Francis FenwickSep 24, 20153 minLet the Market Set Interest RatesWe are pleased when the Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold at their low, low levels. For we know that low interest rates encourage...
Peter Francis FenwickAug 27, 20158 minTwo Futures: Clare O'Neil and Tim WattsIt was six o’clock on a winter’s night in Melbourne. I entered the Trades Hall and climbed the stairs. The bluestone steps were worn...
Peter Francis FenwickMay 19, 20152 minSeparation of PowersLast week, in response to a suggestion that an independent body be established to evaluate infrastructure projects, the Treasurer, Joe...
Peter Francis FenwickMar 9, 20154 minMinimum Wages Deny Jobs to YouthAt the first suggestion that minimum wages and penalty rates might be subject to review by the Productivity Commission, the ACTU hit the...