Why the federal government should stay in its lane on infrastructure funding
The federal government has called a 90-day snap review of the Infrastructure Investment Program. The program was originally intended to fund projects of national significance, but has since ‘drifted a...
16 Jul 202323min
Are rate rises the only way to stop inflation?
The RBA has held off on raising the cash rate - for now. This comes as a sigh of relief to home owners, who have slogged through 12 rate rises since May 2022. But with warnings of further rate rises, ...
9 Jul 202334min
Is it time to ban junk food advertising for children?
Independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps has introduced a bill into federal parliament that would restrict junk food advertisements aimed at children. This isn’t the first time a ban on junk food ad...
25 Jun 202312min
Getting off gas: the case for all-electric homes in Australia
Many Australians use gas for cooking, heating, and hot showers. But Australia won't hit its net zero emissions target by 2050 unless it gets off gas. To do this, we need to move our homes to efficient...
18 Jun 202326min
What's the best policy to cut car emissions?
Australia’s vehicle regulation regime is so far out of step with other countries that vehicle manufacturers freely admit this country is a dumping ground for higher-emitting old models. According to ...
4 Jun 202320min
How to stop the exploitation of migrant workers in Australia
The serious problem of migrant worker exploitation shot to prominence in 2015, when a joint Fairfax Media and Four Corners report uncovered widespread underpayment of 7-Eleven employees. Recent gove...
24 Mai 202324min
Why housing was the biggest missed opportunity in the federal Budget
Housing is in crisis. Rents are surging. Interest rates continue to go up, with fears of another rate rise on the horizon. The 2023 federal Budget went some way to address the rising cost of living....
21 Mai 202324min
Back in black? Breaking down Budget 2023
This year, the Budget is officially back in black. On Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced an expected budget surplus, the first in 15 years. The budget included measures to address the cost of l...
12 Mai 202315min
