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The article proposes to trace the decline of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Topics discussed include the overnight cash rate of the RBA in September 2008, directly prior to the onset of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC); monetary policy since September 2016; and consequences of the RBA cash rate decision-making.

The author highlights the failure of the federal government of Australia in terms of its policies on Aboriginal matters since the 1967 referendum which voted in favour of changes to the Constitution to improve the plight of Indigenous Australians. Topics covered include the complaint by the Aboriginal industry spokespeople that the 1967 amendment has not benefited them, the Native Title Act of 1993 and the Uluru "Statement from the Heart."

The article discusses the results in the North Sydney by-election on December 5, 2015. It states that thirteen candidates from the Liberals and the Greens were nominated, as well as nine microparty candidates and two independents. It recounts the outcome of the election for Australian politicians Malcolm Turnbull and Trent Zimmerman.

The article assesses the prime ministership of Paul Keating in Australia. It says that Keating was Treasurer from March 1983 to May 1991, and became shadow Treasurer a fortnight before the 1983 election was called. It mentions two differences with Keating in May to June 1984 and August 1984. The author discusses the nature of his parting with Keating, both the events of August 15, 1984, when the author informed him of his intention to resign as secretary, and the shenanigans.

The article discusses the administration of the Department of Treasury in Australia. The issue related to the opposition of the Treasury for the float decision of Reserve Bank of Australia is also tackled. It evaluates the economic history of the country as well as the issues on political reforms and budget deficit.

The article focuses on the decision of the Australian government under the administration of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke to float the dollar in 1983. It offers an overview of the evolution of the exchange rate and the policy attitude of the Treasury since the mid-1960s. It also describes the international monetary situation in 1983 which was characterized by declining U.S. inflation rate increasing Australian inflation rate, and the role of politician Paul Keating in the float adoption.

The article discusses the changes in public service in Australia. It states that the changes are triggered by the actions of the government on several economic issues such as free trade, climate change, and public finance. It also notes the development of the relationship of trust between ministers and their senior public service advisers.

The article examines the immigration and citizenship policies of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. It explores some basic facts that should direct the immigration policies and the different implications of the deficiencies in those policies. Moreover, it examines the arguments used to justify the country's immigration program and assesses how the coalition government under the leadership of Tony Abbott can improve the policies.

The article presents a speech by author John Stone delivered at the launch of his book "The Howard Era," at the Union Club in Sydney, New South Wales on December 4, 2009, in which he discussed the development of a policy of tax reform, the Commonwealth Public Service, and the government led by Australian Prime Minister John Howard.

The article examines the causes of the political crisis that developed from Australia's immigration policy. The government of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is facing criticism for abolishing the protective policies established by former prime minister John Howard. As an effect of Prime Minister Rudd's amendments to the immigration policy, the political opposition has proposed to launch an inquiry on claims that the Rudd government is engaged in corruption and criminal conspiracies with people-smugglers.

The article assesses the economic progress of Australia under the governance of John Howard in terms of economic growth, jobs and prosperity. It notes that Australia's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 54 percent within the twelve-year period which is a result of the increase in the number of employed people. Employment is mentioned to have grown to 21.1 percent in full-time employees and 45.4 percent in part-time employees. It concludes that Australia's good years were under Howard's governance.

The article focuses on the Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) program, a scheme of the Australian government which addresses Aboriginal employment. It relates the history of CDEP which was founded in 1977 in which Aborigines were not provided with unemployment benefits but with jobs to perform town management activities. It also narrates the failure of the CDEP and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). It stresses that the CDEP served as a positive obstacle for Aborigines looking for mainstream jobs.

The author assesses workplace relations under the government of Australian Prime Minister John Howard, placing emphasis on liberty, productivity and jobs. He cites the Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act enacted in late 2005. He examines the history of industrial relations in Australia to debate on the Howard government's record on workplace relations. He thinks that the structure of the Work Choices Act was misplaced, and inherently regrettable.

The article argues that the interest rate increases in Australia, and the inflationary prospects in late 2007 and 2008, are the fault of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). It is pointed out, however, that while the inflation data emerging so far are clearly a product of past economic events, future inflation prospects are a function not only of those events but also of any inflationary expectations that the new government's election may have generated.

The article discusses aboriginal issues in Australia. It examines the origin of present discontent, the likely course of future policy following the Kevin Rudd apology and its chance for success. The author concludes that the prospects of significant improvement in important areas will remain problematic at best and negligible at worst due to the problem with the Aboriginal culture itself and the failure of proposed policies to address it.

The author describes the government of former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. He mentions his own relationship with Howard. He believes Howard's worst policy judgment was his 1997 decision to introduce a Goods and Services Taxes. He highlights the accomplishments of Howard as the prime minister.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Dismal Beginning to the Fraser Years" in the July-August 2007 issue, the Farahi-Islahi's approach to Qur'anic interpretation in relation to Islam by Herman Roborgh in the November 2007 issue and criticism of teachers by Peter Ryan.

The article explores the political leadership of former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in Australia in 1976. According to the author, when the Prime Minister took office in December 1975, the economic crisis point of the country has been decreased. The author also mentions that the Australian personal tax payments have increased.

The article presents a speech by John Stone, delivered at a "Quadrant" dinner in Sydney, New South Wales in 2006. He discusses Australia's Muslim problem with lawlessness, Muslim immigration in other countries such as the Netherlands, and the Islamic doctrine of taqiyya.

Assesses the relevance of a proposed racial vilification act for Australia. Authors' apprehensions on the projected legislation and on the source of the legislative piece; Constitutionality of the proposed law; Proposed law as a potential conflict with traditional concept of civil liberties.

Discusses the views of Keith B. Richburg, an Afro-American journalist, on African culture and American culture. Book he wrote on the subject of African culture; His assertion that American culture is far superior than the African culture; Richburg's thanks to have been born an American and with an American culture; Hope for an Australian aborigine who would express a similar view of Richburg.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Mysteries of the Floating Dollar," by Peter Johnson in the April 2012 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including Ben Kiernan's history of genocide, Blood and Soil," by Mervyn F. Bendle in the March 2008 issue, "Our Greatest Prime Minister," by John Stone in the March 2008 issue, and "The Mad Rush to Decarbonise," by Ray Evans in the March 2008 issue.