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Future Fund chair talks about T3 and politics

... there really is only one path and that is the proper management of those savings and, in my view, merit should override politics." Former NZ Super Fund chief, Paul Costello, who will be taking on his new role as general manager next month is aware of ...

Our master is the government: FF boss

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2006
... raised in April by Financial Standard writing in for Canberra business news magazine CityNews. Separating himself from the politics behind Heffernan's proposal, Murray said, "We have had no substantive discussion on SnowyHydro."

Tax cuts will trigger rates hike: Economists

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2006
... rising wages, jobs and house price markets, the close timing to the budget announcement will keep rates stagnant for now. "Politics means that you cannot raise rates near a budget, it doesn't mean the RBA won't but it won't be done around the April meeting ...

Minchin weighs in on super tax cut debate

... taking a tilt at the Treasurer's post should Prime Minister Howard vacate the leadership within the next few years. But politics aside, a major reason for the Minchin conversion is that a super tax cut would allow the government to keep up its tax cut ...

Aust Liberal leadership speculation threatens Budget sell

... has echoes of Prime Minister John Howard's when-I'm-64 comments, Mr Costello revealed he would consider his future in politics at the end of the year. AAP

Govt faces Telstra pressure as chairman departs

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2004
... chief executive Ziggy Switkowski, was rejected. Communications Minister Daryl Williams, himself planning to retire from politics at the upcoming federal election, failed to comment directly on the reasons for Mr Mansfield's resignation. Instead, he praised ...

Latham lashes super schemes for high-end pollies

... general public." Parliamentary superannuation had become a major source of public dissatisfaction and cynicism in modern politics, Mr Latham said. AAP

Latham poll shows election to be close: Costello

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2003
... minister Brendan Nelson said the Newspoll showed the Australian public had an increased interest in what was happening in politics. "I think this country is extremely well governed, and I think it's important no-one ever takes for granted good, sound ...

Simon Crean steps down from Labor leadership

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003
... I accept the result of these events and I wish my successor, whoever that might be, well. \"Right through my life in politics and in the trade union movements I\'ve never been afraid to take on the high jobs.\" Mr Crean said he had reformed party rules ...

Government's latest super bills face criticism from opposition

... great pity that political differences could not be set aside for a measure as the co-contribution which all sides of politics agree is a worthy one," said Senator Coonan. "I thank all of the independent senators for their support in getting through these ...