Pricing Overhaul Needed To Curb Predators

AS THE Government heaped scorn on Kevin Rudd's plan for an inquiry into grocery prices, Nationals senator Barnaby Joyce declared that what was needed was more radical - a Trade Practices Act overhaul to crack down on "predatory pricing".

Ferries Need New Crew

THE State Labor Government treats Sydney Ferries like a heritage attraction rather than a transport provider. It seems to like the idea of boats decorating the harbour, but is uninterested in coming up with the money and ideas necessary to modernise the service and keep it relevant to passengers. Important aspects of the organisation, including industrial practices and some of its wharves and its fleet, ought to be in a museum.

Curing An Ailing System

A radical change is needed to ensure our health practices operate fairly and save money, writes Rob Moodie.