Judith Sloan

Judith SloanContributing Economics Editor

Judith Sloan is an economist and company director. She holds degrees from the University of Melbourne and the London School of Economics. She has held a number of government appointments, including Commissioner of the Productivity Commission; Commissioner of the Australian Fair Pay Commission; and Deputy Chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler addresses the media at Parliament House on March 30, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. Health authorities are providing an update on the latest COVID-19 numbers and local vaccination uptake. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Convoluted talk stifles action on healthcare crisis

The truth about most policy problems is that common sense is the best route to finding solutions.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Treasurer Jim Chalmers reacts during Question Time at Parliament House on March 30, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)

Make budget rules on spending, then stick to them

What we really need are rules that contain specific targets like running a balanced budget and constraining spending

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Wishful thinking on emissions risks investment exodus

The safeguard mechanism is a clear case of wishful thinking based on theory rather than hard-nosed analysis and real world considerations.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 16, 2022: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke to media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Of all the foolish Labor policies, this one takes the cake

Just when it’s clear the rental situation is dire, the Albanese government has facilitated a surge in the number of migrants entering the country. What is he doing?

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 16, 2023.Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers addresses the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA) luncheon in Brisbane. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

Productivity in the doldrums, obtuse leadership no help

We have become a nation where new businesses have stalled and workers stay longer in their current jobs. These factors are a major drag on productivity.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 28, 2022: Question Time in the House of Representatives Parliament House in Canberra. Treasurer Jim Chalmers with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

If it’s good for nation, it should be in budget

By taking the spending away from the budget, the true state of the budget is hidden. Labor’s off-budget funds are based on shaky assumptions.

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Why the gender pay gap theory just doesn’t add up

Female workforce participation is at a historic high and the gender pay gap is at a historic low. Those two facts alone could make eating a cupcake worthwhile.

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