How coronavirus is affecting the Australian economy
From trade to higher education, the Australian economy is feeling the effects of coronavirus. This week on the Grattan podcast, we look at what the virus has already meant for Australia, and what it m...
24 Feb 202029min
Dark money: How to reform Australia's political donations system
Big money matters in Australian elections. Amidst a busy week in politics, with the increasing threat of coronavirus, the annual release of the federal political donations data might have slipped unde...
17 Feb 202018min
Top teachers: sharing expertise to improve teaching
A new career path for expert teachers could transform Australian schools and boost student learning by 18 months by the time they turn 15. Listen to Peter Goss, School Education Program Director, an...
9 Feb 202033min
Do increases in superannuation come out of wages?
It’s a common assumption that compulsory superannuation comes out of workers’ wages. But is it true? With compulsory super set to rise from 9.5 percent to 12 percent by July 2025, it’s timely to ask...
2 Feb 202019min
Could the bushfire crisis be the turning point for climate policy in Australia?
Dozens of lives have been lost and homes destroyed due to the Australian bushfires. In the midst of the tragedy, a big question arises. Might the summer of 2020 be a turning point in climate politics ...
24 Jan 202031min
Energy Futures: Hydrogen, worth the hype?
Hydrogen is now surging to the top of the global decarbonisation agenda. Australia’s competitive advantages, including local expertise and infrastructure, proximity to Asian markets, and abundance of ...
9 Jan 20201h 20min
Can private health insurance be saved from the jaws of death? Canberra event recording
Private health insurance has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and young and healthy people are dropping out (or not joining). Something has to change. Can we cut private hospital costs...
12 Des 20191h 7min
Prime Minister's Summer Reading List 2019
Every year Grattan Institute selects six thought-provoking works for the Prime Minister's Summer Reading List. Our 2019 recommendations tackle wide-ranging topics, from secret ballots to cities, Tor...
8 Des 20191h 13min
