Using government data to improve people’s lives
Our governments know a lot about us. They hold data on how much we earn, how much tax we pay, our health records, business earnings, even whether we have a fishing license. As we saw during the worst...
17 Sep 202329min
Has National Cabinet just solved the housing crisis?
Last year, the federal government struck a Housing Accord with the states. Together, they committed to build 1 million new, well-located homes across Australia over the next five years. But sky-roc...
10 Sep 202328min
How to create a better Australia for Generation Next
Grattan Institute CEO Danielle Wood delivered the annual Giblin Lecture in Hobart last week. A partnership between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian branch of the Economic Society of Austra...
8 Sep 202351min
Decoding the 2023 NAPLAN results
The 2023 NAPLAN school test results released this week show that 1 in 3 Australian students are not on track with their learning. The results also reveal deep inequities in Australian schools, with m...
27 Aug 202315min
Is the “world’s worst electric vehicle policy” really so bad?
Dubbed by some as the “world’s worst electric vehicle policy”, Victoria introduced a per-kilometre charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in 2021. EV drivers were so riled up about the charge...
14 Aug 202311min
What's the YIMBY movement and how can it help housing policy?
Grattan Institute’s work on housing policy keeps coming back to one basic idea: Australia needs more housing in the areas where people want to live and work. So why hasn’t Australia built enough home...
7 Aug 202326min
Why is childcare so expensive?
Early education and care are hugely important. It’s where children are first exposed to the education system, in a period that’s crucial for their brain development. It's also important for the econom...
30 Juli 202313min
What the NAPLAN changes mean for parents and teachers
This year, the NAPLAN report card will look very different. For the first time, parents will be told whether their child has met the new “proficient” benchmark for their level, in reading, writing, n...
24 Juli 202310min
