Why are the unemployment figures so low?

Why are the unemployment figures so low?

Australia’s unemployment rate is at 4.2% - the lowest in more than a decade. And it’s not too far off slipping below 4%, something that hasn’t happened for half a century. But who deserves the credit? Economic management during pandemic by the Prime Minister and Reserve Bank governor? Or to quote ACTU Secretary Sally McManus in her tweet, that “the reason why unemployment rates are low is because the borders are closed.” Senior associates Alex Ballantyne and Will Mackey fact check these assertions on the podcast, using rigorous data evaluation. Hosted by Kat Clay, Head of Digital Communications. Read the article: https://grattan.edu.au/news/shutting-down-migration-did-not-kickstart-the-economy/

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How to build a better tax system: Economic Reform Roundtable recap

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Grading the 2025 NAPLAN results

Grading the 2025 NAPLAN results

Over 1.3 million students sat the NAPLAN tests in March, which provides a health check on Australia's education system. Now, the results are in. But what do they reveal about the state of education ...

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Gas: Love it or hate it? It's complicated...

Some people love it, some people hate it. But whatever you feel about gas, Australia urgently needs a gas strategy. Listen to our energy experts Alison Reeve and Tony Wood discuss the highly contested...

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How to save the NDIS

How to save the NDIS

The NDIS is a vital part of Australia’s social fabric, but the scheme has grown too big, too fast.  Grattan’s new report, Saving the NDIS: How to rebalance disability services to get better results...

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Why superannuation tax breaks need to be cut

Why superannuation tax breaks need to be cut

Over decades of compulsory contributions, Australians have amassed $4 trillion in retirement savings. But behind this headline success lies a range of unresolved policy problems. The promise was a m...

23 Jun 202523min

How to improve Australians' access to specialist care

How to improve Australians' access to specialist care

No one looks forward to seeing a specialist—whether it’s a cardiologist, paediatrician, or psychiatrist. A referral often signals your GP is concerned about a serious health problem: a suspicious lump...

15 Jun 202519min

The Maths Guarantee: How to Boost Students' Learning in Primary Schools

The Maths Guarantee: How to Boost Students' Learning in Primary Schools

Australia has a maths problem: one in three Australian school students fail to achieve proficiency in maths. When maths is taught well, children and the nation benefit. But taught poorly, students ar...

13 Apr 202521min

Election 2025: Evaluating the housing policies

Election 2025: Evaluating the housing policies

Whether it’s increasing rent or mortgage repayments, the surging cost of buying a house or simply finding a secure place to live, Australians are struggling more than ever with housing costs. And with...

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