Are we prepared for the next pandemic?
Australia has taken steps to prepare for avian flu. But preparedness isn’t a one-time event. Are we doing enough? Or will we once again find ourselves reacting too late?
Economics Commentaries
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Amid all the hype about DOGE, we should be watching closely
We should all be very watchful, given what governments would get up to with our money if the lights go out. However, many fans are going too far.
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This is pure snake oil. And a diversion from policies that made our lives better
There was much sound and fury in Australia, and among our allies, when China introduced trade sanctions on Australia in …
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Blame bigger government for falling living standards
Many people roll their eyes at the mention of the word, but productivity matters. Simply put, productivity means output per hour worked; and without growth in productivity, our living standards deteriorate.
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Make large-scale reforms to super or leave it alone
The Treasurer’s announcement that the government remains committed to its terrible super tax changes is unwelcome news for many. The …
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Yes, the public service can be more efficient. But it won’t solve all our woes
Even though the words of Auld Lang Syne have disappeared once again into the leaking sieves of our collective memory, …
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Mining industry foes would leave us with fewer roads, hospitals and schools
Coal and gas royalty payments from mining companies are a major revenue stream for state governments; and those royalties help …
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Voters across the world are resentful, angry and lashing out
This year’s biggest losers have been political incumbents. Across the world, voters have been punishing governments, booting out long-term and short-term governments alike.
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This childcare overhaul will actually do very little for parents
The news this week that the Prime Minister has committed to abolishing the activity test for subsidised childcare is yet …
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The true lesson Aussies should learn from Trump’s victory
Since the US election result confirmed Donald Trump would re-enter the White House in triumph, Australian commentators and politicians have …