December 2024
- Opinion
- Early childhood
Childcare package an early Christmas present to parents and children
For government to seek to save pennies by withholding access to early education for the children who will benefit from it the most is not just Scrooge-like behaviour, it’s a false economy.
November 2024
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Intergenerational unfairness puts trust in institutions at risk
We need young people to believe, with good reason, that we have an economic system whereby the decks aren’t stacked against them.
September 2024
- Opinion
- Gambling
It’s time Australia put the guardrails on its gambling habit
The public is ready for gambling reform, if only politicians were brave enough to take it up.
May 2024
- Opinion
- Federal budget
A responsible pre-election budget is a delicate balancing act
The treasurer must not stimulate the economy, but cannot ignore the fact that some Australians are bearing more than their share of the pain.