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Harper response is good economics and smart politics

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imageThe government's response to Ian Harper's competition recommendations should underpin the next 20 years of Australia's economic growth. AAP/Lukas Coch

The adults are back in charge in Canberra.

Don’t believe me?

Then look at the federal government’s response to the recommendations of the Competition Policy Review, chaired by Professor Ian...

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