Weekly roundup Saturday 19 October

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One year on from the referendum

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

There will be no roundup next week, 26 October. The next roundup will be on Saturday 3 November, just before the US election.

Kids’ politics

Is there a good reason to ban kids from social media, or is it a moral panic? The data contradicting the “adult crime, adult time” crusade.

Grown-up politics

How the media uses the voice referendum “no” vote as a way to bring down the government. The far right in Europe – it’s complicated.

Economics

Dutton’s plan for $11 000 electricity bills. The case for a 15 percent penalty for cash payments. Stuff we don’t want to talk about – inequality and poverty. Where competition can be too costly. Signs that Australians are dying younger. Why real men drive Ford Raptors.

Public ideas

The part randomness can play in democratic representation. Always look on the bright side.

Australia welcomes a traveller from an antique land.

 

If you have comments, corrections, or links to other relevant sources, I’d like to hear from you. Please send them to Ian McAuley — ian, at the domain name ianmcauley.com