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Tuesday, August 20

Return of the MAC? Chair lobbies to retain brand 'value'

The chair of the doomed Motor Accident Commission says he will lobby the State Government to consider retaining the soon-to-be-defunct agency’s branding on future road safety campaigns.

How the MAC sale has ripped off South Australians

The privatisation of the Motor Accident Commission’s insurance business was meant to deliver cheaper registrations. However, it’s now clear, argues lawyer Barney Gask, that those savings have all but disappeared while injured South Australians are being ripped off.

CommInsure scandal raises doubts about MAC sell-off

The CommInsure scandal highlights the dangers inherent in the State Government’s sell-off of the Motor Accident Commission’s insurance functions, writes Morry Bailes.

Tax cuts brought forward as MAC bolsters budget bottom line

The Weatherill Government has caved to Liberal demands to bring forward business tax cuts slated for next July, as Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis tries to stimulate jobs growth in his Mid-Year Budget Review.