If Albanese can’t pass this test, ‘we should stop dreaming’: former Treasury boss

‘Why the hell did we ever drop the carbon tax’: Ken Henry

Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry says the government will have no choice but to raise taxes unless it can rein in spending. Follow live.

If Albanese can’t pass this test, ‘we should stop dreaming’: former Treasury boss

Ken Henry says overdue environmental reforms must happen before any thought is given to challenges facing the economy.

Australian economy stands “zero chance” without high-quality environment laws

Australia will miss many of its important goals unless its environment laws undergo a long-overdue transformation, an economist has said. The post Australian economy stands “zero chance” without high-quality environment laws appeared first on SmartCompany.

Outdated environment laws may hinder Australia’s dreams

Australia will miss many of its most important goals unless its environment laws undergo a long-overdue transformation, an economic heavyweight has warned. Ken Henry – a former Treasury secretary, NAB chairman and prime ministerial adviser – has urged Australia to overhaul its main environment act as the Labor government pursues a litany of economic reforms. Its plans to build 1.2 million houses by 2029, boost renewable energy, and develop the c…