Month: May 2023

The Australian and New Zealand gaming industries have used lobbying to secure tax breaks, highlighting the need for a state aid control mechanism in the Closer Economic Relations agreement. This would ensure fair competition and economic integrity.

New Zealand’s 2023 Budget reveals substantial spending, higher taxes, and increased borrowing. But optimistic economic forecasts and plans to repay mounting debt raise concerns about the government’s fiscal strategy.

Turkey’s long-serving President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces a formidable challenger for the first time. The outcome of the election will determine the nation’s future as it hangs between autocracy and democracy, with profound implications for Europe and the trans-Atlantic community.

New Zealand, once known as an island paradise, now faces a self-inflicted housing crisis. With rigid planning rules and limited foreign investment, the country may miss its chance for prosperity in this election year.