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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 202315min
How to fix Australia's 'failed' migration system
The federal government recently released their Review of the Migration System. The review has revealed a broken system in dire need of reform. To quote the report, “Australia now has a migration progr...
5 Maj 202327min
Does the National Electric Vehicle Strategy go the distance?
Last week, the federal government released their long awaited National Electric Vehicle Strategy. At the heart of the policy is a fuel efficiency standard, which sets a limit for carbon emissions from...
23 Apr 202318min
How to repair the federal budget
The Australian Government is on track for more than 25 years of budget deficits. It’s a record that points to major structural issues with the budget. Tough decisions on spending and tax reform will b...
11 Apr 202319min
How to make superannuation fairer
Less tax is paid on super savings than other forms of income. But if we want a fair and sustainable superannuation system, reform to super tax breaks is essential. On a recent podcast Grattan address...
2 Apr 202325min
Australia's productivity predicament: analysing the 5-year Productivity Inquiry report
Every five years the Productivity Commission releases an inquiry into Australia’s productivity, with their latest five-year report released just last week. In it, they outline the case for advancing p...
26 Mars 202321min
