The federal government is unambiguous about the need for more nurses, builders and electricians. But the plan to find and fund these workers is less clear.
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Incoming electoral reforms will cap the amount parties can spend on election campaigning, but it’s still far too high. Here’s what the rules should be instead.
Are the federal government’s draft gas reservation laws really a backdown? No – the changes are sensible.
At last, we have some tax reform. We should hope this is just the start.
The new legislation tinkers around the edges rather than making bigger changes to really tackle gambling harm.
Starting yesterday, Australians are now paying 16 cents more for each litre of petrol they buy.
Reform needs to be careful. Simply shutting down existing workplaces could leave some disabled workers worse off.
Gas companies have withdrawn support for the government’s gas reservation policy. But their main critique doesn’t stack up.
The government wants to make these short-term cuts to shore up the budget bottom line. But there’s a fairer way to repair the NDIS.
No other Australian health industry group gets to negotiate its own funding behind closed doors, with no public evidence to justify the decisions.
Dementia is now the leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease. The Conversation’s experts explain how Australians’ health has changed – both good and bad.
While we’re feeling gloomier about the future, Australia actually ranks highly on many economic and social measures.
If we’re serious about reducing Australia’s emissions, we need far more renewable gases. And soon.
Retail power prices are set to fall, as renewables pile in – even though transmission costs are rising.
A lot has to go right for the $37.8 billion in NDIS savings to be delivered without leaving disabled people to fall through the cracks.
Some budget commentators have missed the mark entirely. Let’s bust some myths and set the record straight.
This budget was much more about funding existing health services than reform.
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
A formal government response to a federal inquiry into online gambling harm may be tabled while the parliament is looking elsewhere.
Expanding fuel reserves and slashing oil demand makes sense. Reopening refineries and drilling for more doesn’t.
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Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
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Chief Executive, Grattan Institute
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Associate, Education and Skills Program, Grattan Institute
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Research Associate, Grattan Institute
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Deputy Program Director, Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
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Democracy Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Program Director, Education and Skills, Grattan Institute
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Senior Associate, Economic Prosperity and Democracy, Grattan Institute
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Associate, Disability Program, Grattan Institute
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Associate, Health Program, Grattan Institute
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Senior Associate, Disability Program, Grattan Institute
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Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute
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Associate, Grattan Institute
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Disability Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Senior Fellow in Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute