Henry in The Australian, Tues 24 Jan 2012:
"No question in defence is more vital than "how much is enough?". But not according to Paul Dibb and Richard Brabin-Smith"
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13 Jan2012
Collins sham points to enemy within
Henry in The Australian, Fri 13 Jan 2012:
"On August 28, 1993, Paul Keating launched the first Collins-class submarine. The fanfare was impressive. Led by the ABC, the 267 hailed the event as a triumph. But it was a hoax. "
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04 Jan2012
Don't just throw cash at universities
Henry in The Australian, Wed 4 Jan 2012:
"The report of the Higher Education Base Funding Review has important things to say: things every university student now basking at the beach should know. And it contains many sensible recommendations. But it concentrates too heavily on increasing funding rather than on incentives for resources to be used efficiently. As a result, its approach cannot durably resolve our universities' problems. "
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"The report of the Higher Education Base Funding Review has important things to say: things every university student now basking at the beach should know. And it contains many sensible recommendations. But it concentrates too heavily on increasing funding rather than on incentives for resources to be used efficiently. As a result, its approach cannot durably resolve our universities' problems. "
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19 Dec2011
Merry Christmas Canberra fat cats
Henry in The Australian, Mon 19 Dec 2011:
"We should pay top dollar for the best bureaucrats but do we need so many? "
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12 Dec2011
Europe's tough fiscal rules are likely to be broken
Henry in The Australian, Mon 12 Dec 2011: "So Europe is to get new fiscal rules, imposing tighter constraints on debt and deficits. But Australians don't need to leave home to understand why markets are sceptical as to their effectiveness." Click here to read the full article at The Australian's website (subscription required) or on the link below to download a pdf.
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10 Dec2011
Expect nothing and avoid disappointment
Henry in The Australian Sat 10 Dec 2011: "Blessed is he who expecteth nothing," said D.H. Lawrence, "for he shall not be disappointed." Lawrence must have had the euro in mind. After four summits in 12 months, a solution to its problems remains elusive." Click here to read the full article at The Australian's website (subscription required) or on the link below to download a pdf version.
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