The Grattan Institute's Commonwealth Orange Book 2019 serves as a guide for what the next government should do, and what it should not try to do.Grattan InstituteA federal election is an opportunity to take stock of how we are doing, where we are going, and what governments can do about it.
Grattan Institute’s latest report, Commonwealth...
Labor’s 2016 “Mediscare” has entered political memory as a campaign tactic that almost changed the game in that election. Using robocalls and text messages purporting to come from Medicare, government proposals to outsource management of back-office business became inflated into an all-out “privatisation” of Medicare.
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With the federal election a little over a month away, it appears many Australians have little faith the winners will be able to provide the type of leadership that can change the country in a meaningful way.
According to our recent research, nearly a third (29.8%) of respondents believe that the Coalition shows no “leadership for the public...
Electric vehicles and renewable energy must mine more responsibly. Ioanac/ShutterstockGrowing demand for electric vehicles is important to help cut transport emissions, but it will also lead to new mining. Without a careful approach, we could create new environmental damage while trying to solve an environmental problem.
Like solar panels, wind...
For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...
The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...
Living in the Northern Beaches offers beautiful coastal scenery, fresh air, and leafy surroundings...
Sliding doors are a popular choice in modern homes due to their space-saving design and ability to...
A bathroom renovation rarely feels “small” once work begins. Even modest updates involve multiple ...
“Extraction facial” is one of those skincare terms people use as if it’s one standard treatment, b...
Not every patient responds to medicine in the same way. Age, allergies, dosage requirements and sw...
The mood of an event is shaped by more than the venue, food, music, or schedule. Entertainment can...
Building a dedicated workout space at home has become increasingly common across Australia. Many p...