Weekly roundup Saturday 8 February
Why we don’t need nuclear power
Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.
Australia’s shifting political landscape
The ABC is shocked to discover that a third of voters have given up on the Labor-Coalition duopoly. Zoe Daniel puts a convincing case for electing and re-electing independents. Labor and the Coalition agree not to let political donation reform upset their duopoly.
Social cohesion and political participation
As Australians turn away from political participation our political parties are becoming less representative. Tim Costello is seen wearing a MAGA hat.
Other politics
What voters think of Albanese and Dutton – is Dutton’s “decisiveness” too Trumpian? Dutton is winning the culture war for now, while leading the Liberal Party into oblivion. Although crime is falling we are building more prisons – is this good public policy?
Australia’s energy transition
More on nuclear power, confirming that it’s far too expensive and we don’t need it. Coal is now providing less than half of our electricity. The case for free electricity.
Other economics
Remembering the “left” “right” class divide. The nerve of casinos asking for public bail-outs. Cryptocurrencies explained.
Public ideas
Nicholas Gruen’s idea for a citizens’ chamber (it’s actually quite an old idea but it looks radical). Alexandre Lefebvre on liberalism.
Gaza as Riviera
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