By Aruna Sathanapally, Chief Executive, Grattan Institute
It has been a year since the federal government convened its economic reform roundtable – the culmination of a process that flung the doors open on the reforms needed to drive a more prosperous Australia.
The roundtable followed a flurry of activity: almost 900 submissions, 75 meetings with chief executives and industry leaders, and 41 ministerial roundtables asking for ideas to improve productivity, build economic resilience, and strengthen the budget.
With a strong election…
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By Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History, College of Human Sciences and Culture, Flinders University
Erica Millar, Senior Research Fellow, Social Inquiry, La Trobe University
Tania Penovic, Associate Professor of Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
A new ‘born alive’ bill has been brought before federal parliament. While it won’t pass, it reveals the strategies of the growing anti-abortion push.
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By Richard de Grijs, Professor of Astrophysics, Macquarie University
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.
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By Jennifer L. Kent, Associate Professor in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney
An e-bike is a good start. But training, guided rides and social connection give people the confidence to keep using them.
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By Kai Li Lim, St Baker Fellow in E-Mobility, Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation, The University of Queensland; The University of Western Australia
Scott Dwyer, Research Director, Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney
Electric vehicles (EVs) seem to be popping up everywhere.
In the first half of 2026, sales of battery-powered EVs nearly tripled, and July’s figures suggest this trend will continue.
However, our cumulative research…
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By Madeleine Thornton-Smith, PhD Candidate, School of Art, RMIT University
Kim Goodwin, Lecturer in Arts Management and Human Resources, The University of Melbourne
Adding the word ‘arts’ to the Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award will give the arts sector a safety net – but the details will determine its robustness.
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By Shikha Malviya, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Queensland
Pressure to hold the family together, visa worries and fear of social exclusion can make it harder to leave abusive relationships.
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By Vivienne Lewis, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Canberra
Be curious about why children don’t want to dress up, rather than immediately trying to persuade them to join in.
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By Toby Davidson, Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies, Macquarie University
In this series, we explore influential Australian poems.
There are giants of Australian literature who are household names, and those who once were but are no longer. Francis Webb (1925–73) fits firmly in the latter category. His works are rarely quoted in public life, inscribed on public art or taught in schools.
Webb’s case tells us much about the shifting character and nature of Australian literature, for he has never been completely forgotten either. His reputation…
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By Jeremy Hapeta, Associate Professor in Māori Sport, Physical Education and Oranga, School of Health Sciences, University of Canterbury
Rochelle Stewart-Withers, Professor in Indigenous and International Development, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
It’s 30 years since the All Blacks last played a test in South Africa – and only 56 years since Māori and Pacific players were first allowed to tour there.
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