Orange Book 2022: Policy priorities for the federal government
Australia needs bold policy reform to build back better after the COVID recession. Our 2022 Orange Book maps out a policy blueprint to reignite wages growth and boost Australians’ living standards. ...
27 Feb 202236min
Why it’s time for a national shared equity scheme
Home ownership rates are falling fast, especially among the young and poor. For those without access to the Bank of Mum and Dad, buying a home is now an impossible dream, one which has impacts well in...
20 Feb 202218min
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 credi...
14 Feb 202219min
Prime Minister’s Summer Reading List 2021
Listen to CEO Danielle Wood, with renowned writer Benjamin Law, as they discuss Grattan's top six thought-provoking, compelling, and relevant books from 2021. It was an extraordinary year, and these a...
6 Feb 20221h 31min
How to make time for great teaching
For many parents, the pandemic has brought into sharp focus the role of teachers, and just how much work they do. Not only are teachers expected to teach their core subjects, but supervise lunchtimes ...
30 Jan 202224min
The next steps to improve home care
In May 2021, the Federal Government announced a $18 billion package in response to the findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Eighty thousand additional home care packages...
12 Dec 202116min
John Button Oration: The Next Generation’s Australia
The John Button Oration provides the opportunity for a prominent Australian to give a talk on policy in honour of the legacy of John Button. This year the oration was given by Grattan CEO, Danielle Wo...
28 Nov 202148min
Should we be worried about inflation?
After years where inflation has been low and stable, suddenly there’s lots of talk about inflation. But how worried should we be? And what does it mean for the Australian economy, for interest rates a...
22 Nov 202126min
