Australia’s fiscal problems

I have just seen Australian political opposition leader, Tony Abbott announce the Liberal Party’s new “Real Solutions” Plan.

While such publications cover various issues ranging across healthcare, foreign policy and labour markets, this post is not about addressing any of those topics and nor do I know enough in order to offer intelligent advice, BUT from a financial perspective, this is what I think needs to change in Australia.

Housing is unaffordable and the increasing cost of residential rent is ridiculous.
Personal taxes are too high
Corporate tax rates are globally uncompetitive
The re-unionisation of industrial workers is dangerous
High wages are prohibitive
A strong Australian Dollar is nothing to cheer about
Attitudes about innovation & entrepreneurism need to improve

There is a whole generation who have never seen a recession (which was at least 20 years ago) or been fired from a job.

With the decline of the manufacturing sector, it seems like Australia will end up selling tourism experiences along with financial services and insurance.