The Reaction - For And Against

THE business lobby says the state power asset sale is a win for consumers, workers and business. "Governments will get back to their real job, not running a power company but making sure that workers, consumers and business get the best power deal" as the regulator rather than operator of the industry, the deputy chairman of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Christopher Brown, said.

Dissent For Brumby's School Plan

PREMIER John Brumby is facing internal ALP dissent over his decision to use public-private partnerships to build new government schools.

All We Are Saying, Is Give Ppps A Chance

Despite criticism over secrecy, the use of public-private partnerships for schools is worthwhile.