Budget

The Three Tiers of Government
6, February, 2025

Why do we have three tiers of government? Is there a better way?

By admin123Published On: 6, February, 20258.3 min read
Over Budget and Over Time
3, August, 2018

Projects, particularly infrastructure projects are consistently over budget and over time. Has anyone asked why?

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 3, August, 201810.7 min read
Business and Government – It’s in the BaG
5, May, 2018

There is usually a tension between business and government. Is this a good thing?

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 5, May, 20187.2 min read
Infrastructure – Be Patient
20, August, 2017

As soon as an idea is put forward excited politicians cannot wait to announce it. Stop. It may take years to estimate the cost and time required. It may even turn out not to be viable. Best to do the feasibility study first.

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 20, August, 201710.6 min read
An Insult to Doctors
11, December, 2014

Why do we have a split health system where Medicare cover part of the cost, and Health Funds cover other parts?

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 11, December, 20145.2 min read
The Problem is the Unfairness of the Proposed Solution
4, December, 2014

There are long-term structural issues with Government budgets but nobody seems interested in addressing them. What should we do?

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 4, December, 20144.9 min read
Between Gordon Gecko and Mother Theresa
23, May, 2014

A satirical look at the forces pulling politics in different directions.

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 23, May, 20143.5 min read
Looking at Taxation from the Wrong Direction
17, May, 2014

Making sense of tax changes.

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 17, May, 20144.6 min read
Pay them nothing because they are too young
15, May, 2014

Threshold tax changes rather than progressive tax changes can result in highly unfair outcomes.

By Neville TurbitPublished On: 15, May, 20142.3 min read