Andrew Robb

Andrew Robb

Shadow finance spokesman and Federal Liberal member for the Victorian seat of Goldstein.

Articles by Andrew Robb

Don’t be a MYEFO Wayne

Don’t be a MYEFO Wayne

19 Oct 12 Warren Buffett once said that only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked. The tide…... Read more

Credit for growth belongs to miners

Credit for growth belongs to miners

18 Jun 12 The 1.3 per cent GDP growth figure in the first quarter of this year is indeed a great result for…... Read more

Labor lured then betrayed first home owners

Labor lured then betrayed first home owners

28 Feb 11 ‪First home buyers have just cause to feel betrayed by the Rudd-Gillard government as they struggle under the strain of…... Read more

Let’s get over our dam phobia

Let’s get over our dam phobia

27 Jan 11 Bob Brown is ever the opportunist, even if his timing leaves a very bad taste in everyone’s mouths. His recent…... Read more

Government’s third birthday nothing to celebrate

Government’s third birthday nothing to celebrate

24 Nov 10 The infamous ‘gang of four’, making all government decisions, came to symbolise the style of the first term of the…... Read more

Labor should cut spending to protect home-owners

Labor should cut spending to protect home-owners

08 Nov 10 This government must have the courage and discipline to cut spending, reduce borrowing and to repay debt. The mid year…... Read more

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The Punch is moving house

The Punch is moving house

Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…

Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?

I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…

Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…

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choice ringside rantings

From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go

Tim says:

They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]

From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go

Kel says:

If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]

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Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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