Weekly roundup Saturday 18 November
The High Court – an enlightened ruling, a nuisance for the government, or an opportunity for Dutton to spread division?
Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.
Politics
The High Court’s ruling – why was the government so naïve as to believe that Dutton would avoid an opportunity to foment division? Dutton lands blows on Albanese, but not on Labor or the Greens. Lobbyists in Canberra – wouldn’t it be lovely if we all had the same access to government as the Pharmacy Guild and the Minerals Council of Australia? What the Voice campaign revealed about the Trumpization of Australian politics. Paul Keating offers advice that the Liberal Party should follow.
The cost-of-living obsession
How media and political obsession with “the cost of living” has obscured the reality of a society fracturing on class and age lines.
Other economics
The RBA fails to convince anyone why it increased interest rates. That four percent rise in wages – no reason to get excited. Which companies are not paying tax and which ones are – we are very dependent on a few big payers. Schools – a shortage of teachers and of young people staying to Year 12 – the long and costly legacy of the Coalition’s sustained war on education.
Public ideas
What is a conservative?
The Garba flashmob
Unrestrained energy and gaiety on Rundle Mall.
Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings
If you have comments, corrections, or links to other relent sources, I’d like to hear from you. Please send them to Ian McAuley — ian, at the domain name ianmcauley.com
