Opinion
Lana Pavlovic
August 5, 2021
NEWS & Blogs
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News
Mannkal goes to Pinjarra!
When reflecting on liberal philosophy and free market ideas, it is easy to speculate on an abstract response to a hypothetical threat or crisis. Hindsight and distance allow individuals to be brave and not realise
Mannkal
June 3, 2021
Opinion
Roads, Rorts and Rubbish
The City of Perth scandal was a high-profile illustration of how cavalier governance can lead local administrations astray. New research published by the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, however, uncovers how the issues which plague local
Josh Adamson
February 12, 2021
Opinion
Restrictions mask post-election hard truths
COVID-19 has been beneficial for incumbents who have exercised strong and decisive leadership. Indeed, in Western Australia, the McGowan-led ALP Government’s approval rating reached record highs in 2020. But ahead of the election, the question
Josh Adamson
February 8, 2021
Book Review
Was Jesus a Socialist?
Was Jesus a Socialist? Lawrence W. Reed explores not only the answer the titular question, but also what socialism is and whether it is compatible with the “Golden Rule.” Jesus’s teachings on economics, the rich,
Lloyd Hotinski
January 8, 2021
Mates for Mining
What is keeping Australia afloat?
Mates for Mining On Friday November 20, 2020, Mannkal hosted the fast-growing “Mates for Mining” morning tea. This simple idea is to recognise those in the sector, especially those who are literally on the coal
Mannkal
December 3, 2020
Opinion
Workers to pay for industrial manslaughter laws
The intent underpinning Western Australia’s recently passed Work Health and Safety Bill is well placed. Yet goodwill does not necessarily translate to good policy. Judging by the official statements, legislators expect the Bill to create
Shane Herbst
November 2, 2020
Opinion
The billions in debt behind WA’s black ink budget
Behind the headline black ink in Ben Wyatt’s 2020 state budget is an indulgent and self-interested fiscal stimulus. Ben Wyatt’s $1.2-billion budget surplus this year comes off the back of higher-than-forecast iron ore prices, which
Josh Adamson
October 12, 2020
eFocus
A show of resilience in Busselton
In a world of disruption, automation and change, versatility and resilience are key. The workforce our next generation faces is a vastly different landscape to its predecessors. Stability is out, dynamism in. Some of yesterday’s
Shane Herbst
September 10, 2020