Economic Models

Economic Models

Economic models are like a lot of things in life: What you get out of them depends on what you put in. But therein lies the problem. When reporting focuses on the 'findings' without looking at what assumptions underpin politically influential economic models, it leaves us vulnerable to what Richard calls the 'peak-stupid of econobabble'.

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Is Australia failing its duty of care? | PALMed Off, Episode 3

Is Australia failing its duty of care? | PALMed Off, Episode 3

PALM visas holders do not get Medicare (outside of a trial limited to 200 people), so what happens when they are injured, get sick or fall pregnant? In episode three of PALMed Off, host Morgan Harrin...

7 Jan 12min

Workers are people, not commodities | PALMed Off, Episode 2

Workers are people, not commodities | PALMed Off, Episode 2

Where do the thousands of people who have left the PALM scheme, but stayed in Australia, go? How do they survive without a valid visa and, more importantly, what does the future hold for them? In epi...

7 Jan 12min

Modern slavery in Australia? | PALMed Off, Episode 1

Modern slavery in Australia? | PALMed Off, Episode 1

In this summer mini-series, we examine the Australian guestworker program that could be putting people from Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste at risk of modern slavery. In PALMed Off, a special F...

6 Jan 16min

Summer Special | Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?

Summer Special | Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?

Rumours about America's role in the dismissal of Gough Whitlam have circulated for decades – but is there any truth to them? On this special episode of Follow the Money, Dr Emma Shortis explores the ...

30 Des 202519min

Look after yourselves and each other

Look after yourselves and each other

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via their website, www.lifeline.org.au.Support Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio...

17 Des 20251min

Will Canada follow Australia’s disastrous path on gas?

Will Canada follow Australia’s disastrous path on gas?

Traditional custodians are fighting back against climate-destroying gas developments being rammed through by Canadian governments. On this episode of Follow the Money, Hereditary Chief Na’Moks of the ...

10 Des 202532min

Highway to hell? Reversing the decline of Australian music

Highway to hell? Reversing the decline of Australian music

These days, Aussie music is falling out of the charts, leaving local acts wondering if they’ll ever see your face again. INXS. Kyle Minogue. Even the Wiggles. Australia has an incredible musical legac...

3 Des 202535min

What have the scientists ever done for us?

What have the scientists ever done for us?

Australian scientific discoveries have improved people’s lives and made the economy more productive – so why is the CSIRO being forced to shed workers again? On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt ...

26 Nov 202526min

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