Conrad Natoli

Australia’s prosperity problem is bigger than the budget

15 May 2026 6:34 pm

Governments once spoke about growth, expansion, and nation-building. Now they speak of resilience, affordability, and mitigation

What David Pocock, and others, miss in the gas tax debate

11 May 2026 3:09 pm

There’s a reason the recent gas tax debate has cut through. Australians haven’t suddenly developed a deep interest in resource…

Tony Abbott’s most hated budget was his greatest act of love

6 February 2026 1:16 pm

Politics punishes truth-tellers who arrive before the pain is obvious. In 2014, Tony Abbott and his Treasurer Joe Hockey delivered…

The middle class is being managed, not supported

10 December 2025 7:01 pm

Walk into any supermarket in Australia and you’ll find the country’s mood on full display. Not in the specials bin…