Peter Martin

1 month ago | johnmenadue.com | Peter Martin

Of all the Sydney-centric notions, the idea that the ABC would better represent Australia if it moved its programmakers from Ultimo in Sydney to Parramatta in Sydney is about as Sydney-centric as you can get. Newsflash: 79% of Australia lives outside of Sydney; and the ABC more than any other organisation lives where they live.

Oct 8, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Peter Martin

It's time to take Donald Trump very seriously. It's as likely as not he will be elected US president four weeks from today. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaAnd unlike in 2016 when his program wasn't clearly defined, he has set out plainly what he intends to do.

Oct 1, 2024 | theconversation.com | Peter Martin

Thirteen years ago at the tax summit called to discuss the Henry Tax Review, David Koch stopped discussion of negative gearing dead in its tracks. Better known by many as “Kochie”, he was the long-running host of Channel Seven’s Sunrise, TV’s favourite “daggy dad”, a finance journalist and a community representative at the summit. Property manager Eddie Kutner had just finished putting the case for negative gearing.

Apr 30, 2024 | theconversation.com | Peter Martin

The UK is about to force banks to reimburse payments made “because of deception by fraudsters”. Australia’s government isn’t keen.

Jul 4, 2023 | parkeschampionpost.com.au | Peter Martin