A vision for good government
Sunday, January 19, 2020
The sun provides most of the energy used on the Earth. If we think beyond solar panels for making electricity: biological energy, such as sugars produced by photosynthesis in plants, sustains just about all of life on Earth. In the process, carbon dioxide is used and oxygen is produced. We […]
With sufficient wisdom, it is unlikely that you will make the wrong decision. Fundamentally, wisdom involves three things: listening, thinking and meditating. One of the basic tenants of wisdom is to listen to the advice of knowledge persons. Senior legal title of ‘Queens Counsel’ (QC) comes from senior officers […]
There are many instances where politicians and major political parties are more focused on themselves and their own self preservation; than being interested in the well being of their constituents, or engaging good government. In Australia, this is no more clearly seen than in the Federal Liberal Party. With problems […]
Budget emergency, fiscal deterioration, fiscal blowout is a common ploy used by incoming political parties when newly elected: (particularly by Liberal or right wing parties) to justify or validate their pursuit of conservative, right wing, Liberal agenda to enhance business profitability: by reducing government regulation/supervision of business practices; selling […]
The cost of energy is in many cases a significant burden to business (and many households). Unlike his predecessor Peter Costello, who does have an economics background and has often advocated for Australian businesses: that high fuel prices were an increased burden for businesses. Little has been said by […]
The prosperity of government determines the extent that governments can deliver services to people in the community. What is most evident in corrupt governments/dictatorships – where monies are syphoned to enrich the wealth of ruling party, much to the detriment of the welfare and wellbeing of the people of […]
Private enterprise is primarily concerned with maximising profits, to increase the returns to shareholders; which makes the shares more attractive and increases the share price. This increases the value of the company concerned. The bonuses and remuneration paid to the company’s CEO and other executives are often based upon […]
The federal government’s announcement about the introduction of a Carbon Tax commencing 1st July 2012 is flawed. Initial details of their proposal, education of the Australian people and the goals of the scheme were void. We remain to see if the effects and impact to Australian people or business […]
The banking sector, as a provider of credit in the form of loans towards personal and business finance: is essential to the growth of the economy and as such, plays a central and pivotal role in capitalistic markets. The GFC almost plunged many economies towards a Great Depression. The […]
Water is a precious resource. Water is essential for sustaining life for humans, animals, plants and the environment: for which we are dependant for our own survival. Whilst it is important to maintain the health of our waterways, we also need to be mindful that the Murray-Darling Basin provides […]