Kenneth Davidson Columns
Monday November 17, 2008
Water waste of our dam money
There is no water problem in Melbourne, but a lack of thoughtful planning and the influence of greedy entrepreneurs is going to cost us all dearly.
Monday November 10, 2008
Time to spend big on infrastructure
The best way to kick-start the economy would be to fill the void left by the fall in private spending with government investment.
Monday November 03, 2008
Credit crisis is exposing free market hypocrisy
Is the crisis the result of a temporary liquidity problem or is it the result of systemic insolvency?
Monday October 27, 2008
New crops could help Murray
When will the Government wake up? The water buyback won't work - there is no water to buy.
Monday October 13, 2008
Australia faces softer landing
Underlying commodity strength will play its part in pulling the country through.
Monday October 06, 2008
Outcome of Eildon-Sugarloaf north-south pipeline will be anything but sweet
There is a possibility heavy metals and other pollutants will be sent into Melbourne's water supply.
Monday September 29, 2008
OECD against Victorian-style public transport tendering and franchising
The Victorian authorities' transport tendering process is a handbook on how not to do it.
Monday August 25, 2008
State Government's arguments for desalination plant don't hold water
The objective of the plant is to make the eventual privatisation of urban water a profitable reality.
Monday July 14, 2008
Trading scheme just does not hold water
The Federal Government wants a single market for water trading. The consequences make it more of a scam than a scheme.
Monday July 07, 2008
Potential red faces in Tasmania deal
A plan to sell water to mainland states could embarrass the Brumby Government
Monday June 30, 2008
The energy crisis needs a clear head
Infrastructure spending should be switched from freeways to rail.
Monday June 23, 2008
Here's how the Murray can live
Parts of the lower Murray could be dead by October. The solutions demand courage and leadership.
Monday May 19, 2008
Budget's timely $40bn war chest
The budget surpluses could amass in perfect rhythm with the electoral cycle, but it may be one time when good politics aligns with good policy.
Wednesday May 14, 2008
The Government blew its lines
Whatever economic turmoil waits around the bend, we need serious structural measures to be taken now to minimise the shocks and weather the storm.
Monday May 12, 2008
Holding could use some tunnel vision
Exploration of alternatives to the desal dinosaur is far too limited.
Monday April 21, 2008
Eddington on the wrong track
It appears quixotic to recommend two new rail links of marginal economic importance.
Monday April 14, 2008
Unique chance to restore budget balance
The budget offers an opportunity to tackle climate change and improve equity and efficiency.
Monday March 31, 2008
Tunnel could save the dying Murray
A $300 million tunnel through the Great Divide could bring the Murray back from the brink.
