Why fixing the workforce gender balance matters

Why fixing the workforce gender balance matters

Australia's workforce is almost evenly split between men and women, yet fewer than one in four Australians work in a gender balanced occupation. But why does it matter? Turns out, it’s bad for workers, businesses and the economy. In this podcast episode, host Kat Clay is joined by Jessica Geraghty to discuss her latest research on why fixing the gender balance matters. Read the article: https://grattan.edu.au/news/fixing-the-workforce-gender-balance-is-in-everyones-interest/

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Energy Futures Seminar: What does a truly sustainable electricity network look like? – Melbourne

Energy Futures Seminar: What does a truly sustainable electricity network look like? – Melbourne

Event podcast: Electricity network costs continue to be an area of significant focus for consumers, government, regulators and media, as well as network businesses themselves. In some cases, claims ha...

11 Apr 20181h 35min

A deep dive on the RBA's latest research on housing

A deep dive on the RBA's latest research on housing

A conversation with Australian Perspectives Fellow, Brendan Coates. In early March, economists Ross Kendall and Peter Tulip from the Reserve Bank of Australia released The Effect of Zoning on Housing ...

3 Apr 201827min

Down to the wire: A sustainable electricity network for Australia

Down to the wire: A sustainable electricity network for Australia

A conversation with Grattan Senior Associate, Kate Griffiths. State governments have spent up to $20 billion more than was needed on the electricity grid. Customers are paying up to $400 more for thei...

26 Mar 201824min

A crisis of trust: The rise of protest politics in Australia

A crisis of trust: The rise of protest politics in Australia

A conversation with Budget Policy and Institutional Reform Program Director, Danielle Wood and Associate Carmela Chivers. Protest politics is on the rise in Australia, and the main cause is collapsing...

15 Mar 201831min

Innovation policy in Australia: never a better time? – Melbourne

Innovation policy in Australia: never a better time? – Melbourne

Event Recording: Innovation and Science Australia has just released its plan for Australia’s innovation, science and research system, Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation. How big is the oppo...

13 Mar 20181h 18min

What’s the best way to close the gender gap in retirement incomes?

What’s the best way to close the gender gap in retirement incomes?

A conversation with Australian Perspectives Fellow, Brendan Coates. Australia’s retirement income system is not working for the poorest Australians, who are disproportionately women. Australia has a p...

7 Mar 201833min

Innovation policy in Australia: never a better time? – Sydney

Innovation policy in Australia: never a better time? – Sydney

Event podcast: Innovation and Science Australia has just released its plan for Australia’s innovation, science and research system, Australia 2030: Prosperity through Innovation. How big is the opport...

6 Mar 20181h 21min

Housing affordability: re-imagining the Australian dream

Housing affordability: re-imagining the Australian dream

A conversation with Grattan CEO, John Daley and Australian Perspectives Fellow Brendan Coates about their latest report. Low interest rates, policy changes and restrictive planning have doubled house ...

4 Mar 20181h 13min

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