scott morrison

Scott Morrison: time to stop spooking investors

Australia's treasurer needs to get out of the grips of protectionists in the governing coalition and cope with problems in the banking and power sectors. Higher wages would be good, too.

March 22, 2018

Scott Morrison: Storm clouds gather Down Under

Australia's treasurer appears to be making progress on the budget deficit, but seems to lack a strategy for a return to surplus amid an unexpectedly flat economy.

March 10, 2017

Scott Morrison: minister in need of a mandate

Scott Morrison needs a long-term plan to fix Australia's finances but may find politics get in the way with an election due this year.

February 10, 2016

Australia will fix its politics in 2016

The new team of Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison will postpone budget reform until they secure an electoral mandate.

January 18, 2016