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Are rate rises the only way to stop inflation?
The RBA has held off on raising the cash rate - for now. This comes as a sigh of relief to home owners, who have slogged through 12 rate rises since …
3 years, 3 months ago
Is it time to ban junk food advertising for children?
Independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps has introduced a bill into federal parliament that would restrict junk food advertisements aimed at childr…
3 years, 3 months ago
Getting off gas: the case for all-electric homes in Australia
Many Australians use gas for cooking, heating, and hot showers. But Australia won't hit its net zero emissions target by 2050 unless it gets off gas.…
3 years, 4 months ago
What's the best policy to cut car emissions?
Australia’s vehicle regulation regime is so far out of step with other countries that vehicle manufacturers freely admit this country is a dumping gr…
3 years, 4 months ago
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 widesprea…
3 years, 4 months ago
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 …
3 years, 4 months ago
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. Th…
3 years, 5 months ago
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 quo…
3 years, 5 months ago
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 sta…
3 years, 5 months ago
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…
3 years, 6 months ago