Weekly roundup Saturday 27 May
Volvo also offers an electric model
Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.
Australia’s energy transition
We need to electrify trucks. Can we resurrect our car-making industry? An optimist on climate change and Snowy 2.0. Why the Canberra-Sydney air route should be closed.
Other economics
Our treatment of migrants is better than Saudi Arabia’s but it falls short of good practice. How the pandemic has changed our relationship with work. The euphemisms and simple formulas of monetary policy. Why the budget will not cause inflation – but the Reserve Bank might. America’s debt ceiling explained: it’s serious. Housing – it’s about supply and insulation.
Politics
Albo comes out as a Burkean conservative. Our public service has been enfeebled by Coalition governments. A guide for the “frank and fearless” when they are questioned by their bosses. The Voice – the ABC ‘s de facto bias supporting the No campaign. Stan Grant’s ordeal – it has many layers. Julian Assange’s ordeal – it has many dimensions.
Public ideas
Zelenskyy’s leadership. Conservatives battling an invented enemy. Impunity as a tactic of bad governments.
Discovering India
Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings
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