The Latest Breaking News from Allan Fels

Australian government spending on big four consultancy firms up 1,270% in a decade, analysis shows

PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY face scrutiny as critics warn core functions of democracy should not be outsourced

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023

Alan Kohler: Time to revisit the Allan Fels system of price control – naming and shaming

It’s time to revisit the Fels system of price control.That is – put some resources into price surveillance, and name and shame the gougers.

The New Daily · Jun 21, 2023

Sydney’s road tolling system could be split into separate zones under proposed reforms

‘The most tolled capital city in the world’ may have to pay Transurban compensation, says roads minister

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023

NSW Labor promises to cap weekly toll bill at $60 if elected in March

The opposition says tolls are out of control, and they represent a secret tax for hundreds of thousands of people that live west of Parramatta.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

NSW Labor to cap tolls at $60 a week

Drivers will pay a maximum of $60 a week on tolls if NSW Labor win the next election, under a new election plan to majorly overhaul the state's toll system.

AAP · Feb 11, 2023

Mike Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield face multiple regulatory hurdles in AGL bid

The consortium being led by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes will face multiple regulatory hurdles to take over energy producer and retailer AGL, even if it can get the target company to agree to a deal.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022