Public Policy

"What I’m interested in is what was the Government thinking when they set out to redraw 37 years of institutional plumbing in three months and then seem genuinely surprised that they couldn't. "

by Natalia Albert

Bonds

"What explains the global economy’s apparent resilience, and what are the biggest downside risks to the relatively benign outlook for 2027?"

by Nouriel Roubini

Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act

Fixtures and fittings blamed for bulk of commercial building quake damage

Insurance Council calls for law change to oblige authorities to check businesses' air con units, lights, sprinklers, etc will be secure in an earthquake; Attributes up to 70% of commercial building damage to seismic restraint failures

23rd Nov 16, 2:29pm

by Jenée Tibshraeny

Insurance Council calls for law change to oblige authorities to check businesses' air con units, lights, sprinklers, etc will be secure in an earthquake; Attributes up to 70% of commercial building damage to seismic restraint failures