Weekly roundup Saturday 12 October

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Have they thought this one through?

Weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.

Politics

Dutton uses the Middle East conflicts as an opportunity to set Australian against Australian. Guessing the half-life of a new political party. Sports betting – an opportunity for Albo to do something. Polls and assessments of the government. The federal Coalition’s policy vacuum. Australia welcomes two kings.

Renewable energy

The death of hydrogen is greatly exaggerated. Public support for renewables remains strong.

Other economics

Australians’ views on economic policy – we’re really a bunch of lefties. The consequences for Australia of a Trump victory. A health check on general practice. Universities ranked. Bread, circuses, football and music.

Public ideas

Why we don’t trust bearers of gifts. A race to enlightened sanity.

A different Middle East

 

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