Podcasts about Grattan Institute

Hamish McKenzie is Deputy Director of the Energy and Climate Program at the Grattan Institute. His team just published a landmark report on Australia's gas transition — and the findings are stark. Gas use has peaked across every sector. In the National Electricity Market, gas generation is down 61% since 2014 and now just 4% of the grid. More households are leaving the gas network than joining it for the first time ever. The bigger problem isn't that gas is declining. It's that nobody is managing the decline — no legal definition of decommissioning, no coordinated phase-out plan, and networks shutting down with six months notice. We also cover V2G, the home battery boom, hydrogen's real use case, and why Australia is the most advanced country in the world on household energy transition. Cooking with gas used to mean everything was fine. Times have changed. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

A wide-ranging edition of Overdrive examines how transport policy, motoring costs and changing consumer behaviour are reshaping Australian mobility. David Brown and Paul Murrell debate apartment parking mandates, shifting new-car pricing, church-based car sharing and whether high-speed buses could outperform costly rail projects. They also unpack the risks and realities of extended warranties, political “U-turns”, Jaguar's controversial EV naming strategy and road test the latest Suzuki Swift hybrid hatch. Parking Policy, Warranty Risks, Reimagining Buses Episode Breakdown • Apartment Parking Debate — 00:01 • Car Discounts and Market Shifts — 00:23 • Church Car Sharing Trial — 00:34 • High-Speed Bus Concept — 00:43 • Extended Warranty Concerns — 00:56 • Jaguar's “Type Zero 1” Naming — 01:42 • Suzuki Swift Hybrid Review — 01:48 Apartment Parking Debate The program opens with discussion around a Grattan Institute report claiming mandatory parking minimums are adding major costs to apartment developments. David Brown and Paul Murrell argue the issue is more complex than headline figures suggest, particularly when balancing resident needs, on-street congestion and transport alternatives. They question whether governments should dictate parking requirements or let the market decide, while also warning against simplistic “one-size-fits-all” urban planning policies. The broader conversation explores density, public transport limitations and the social cost of inadequate parking infrastructure. Car Discounts and Market Shifts The hosts note a dramatic turnaround in the new-car market, with manufacturers now offering aggressive EOFY incentives after years of shortages and waiting lists. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are seeing especially heavy discounting. They discuss negotiation tactics, depreciation concerns and how sudden price cuts affect both new and used vehicle values. The conversation also touches on how emissions rules may influence future vehicle pricing and fleet choices. Church Car Sharing Trial A University of Sydney project involving church-based car sharing sparks discussion about community transport behaviour. The idea encourages parishioners to travel together rather than individually, potentially reducing congestion, parking demand and emissions. Brown argues these initiatives work best when practical benefits are demonstrated rather than simply promoted as moral obligations. The segment also revisits broader themes of social connection, community responsibility and smarter transport use. High-Speed Bus Concept California's proposal for high-speed buses using dedicated freeway lanes prompts debate about whether buses deserve renewed attention as efficient transport solutions. The hosts compare the concept with the escalating costs of high-speed rail projects in both the US and Australia. Murrell argues buses offer greater flexibility and potentially lower infrastructure costs, while Brown highlights the limitations of rail when destinations lie outside major corridors. Comfort, practicality and regional connectivity become key themes. Extended Warranty Concerns A listener's question about a costly Mercedes-Benz extended warranty leads to an in-depth discussion about warranty value, exclusions and servicing obligations. The hosts explain how third-party warranties can create complications and why consumers must carefully read conditions. They also explore dealer incentives, manufacturer goodwill claims and the importance of documented servicing history. The segment stresses calm negotiation and escalation to manufacturers where legitimate faults arise outside formal warranty periods. Jaguar's “Type Zero 1” Naming Jaguar's naming strategy for its upcoming EV receives a sceptical response. Brown and Murrell question the logic behind “Type Zero 1”, arguing it disrupts Jaguar's established naming heritage such as C-Type and E-Type. The discussion broadens into branding, language structure and how overcomplicated product names often require unnecessary explanation — a sign, they suggest, of weak marketing execution. Suzuki Swift Hybrid Review The latest Suzuki Swift hybrid is assessed as an affordable, efficient and practical hatchback that remains true to its roots. The hosts praise its value, compact dimensions and real-world usability, while acknowledging compromises in refinement and safety technology. They discuss hybrid efficiency, suspension design, pricing and the continued appeal of small hatchbacks in a market dominated by SUVs. Safety ratings and consumer attitudes toward crash protection also receive close attention. Program Links and Credits Overdrive Radio: Cars, Transport, Culture Hosted by David Brown With Paul Murrell from seniordriver.au Feedback: feedback@drivenmedia.com.au Broadcast across Australia on the Community Radio Network. First aired 23 May 2026.

Australians who use the National Disability Insurance Scheme are facing an anxious wait with political gridlock in Canberra. The Federal Government, Greens and Coalition have been considering post-budget measures on tax and the NDIS and there's just one sitting fortnight remaining before Parliament rises for a five-week Winter break. As negotiations continue, Tee Mitchell spoke with Dr Sam Bennett, the Disability Program Director at the Grattan Institute. Dr Bennett starts by addressing the elephant in the room which is what might happen if the proposed changes don't make it through the parliament.

On Tuesday, 12th of May, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fifth budget under the Albanese government. What did Grattan's experts make of this year's Budget, and what was left on the cutting room floor? The Grattan Podcast is produced by the Grattan Institute, an independent think tank focused on Australian public policy. Subscribe for expert analysis on the issues shaping Australia's future.

How should government balance national preparedness with cost-of-living pressures? Can Australia strengthen fuel security, defence capability and supply chain resilience without undermining productivity and living standards? How do economic pressures, housing stress and inequality shape public trust – and what does that mean for national security? In this episode, Aruna Sathanapally, Richard Denniss and Michael Stutchbury join Rory Medcalf to examine the intersection of national security, economic pressure and social resilience. Dr Richard Denniss is co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at The Australia Institute. Dr Aruna Sathanapally is CEO at the Grattan Institute. Michael Stutchbury is Executive Director at The Centre for Independent Studies. Professor Rory Medcalf AM is Head of the ANU National Security College (NSC). His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia. Note: this episode was recorded at NSC's Securing our Future: a ready and resilient Australia conference on 24 March 2026. TRANSCRIPT Show notes: NSC academic programs – find out more Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It's a good start, by Dr Aruna Sathanapally and Matthew Bowes Full panel discussion (with Q&A) We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Energy and Climate Change Program Director at Grattan Institute, Alison Reeve, has spoken about the newly approved gas drilling project that is set to keep Victoria out of an energy crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 30 April 2026, Commissioner Virginia Bell AC SC presented the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, the Interim Report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The Interim Report was tabled in the Australian Parliament on 30 April 2026. The Interim Report examines the circumstances surrounding the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack on 14 December 2025 Term of Reference (c) of the Letters Patent. The complete version of the Interim Report will be provided on a confidential basis to the Australian Government and state governments (the confidential report). An edited version is publicly available. Parts of every chapter are contained only in the confidential report as they refer to information that cannot be disclosed publicly, for reasons that include national security and the need to avoid prejudice to current criminal proceedings. To access the publicly available interim report please go to here: https://asc.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/interim-report While it's great news about the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion; why isn't the government doing more about gambling addiction and the social cohesion effects on gambling in Australia? Macca, Nevena and Misha discuss this issue with Josh. https://theconversation.com/to-protect-australians-the-federal-parliament-must-push-albanese-on-gambling-reforms-281641 Australia has historically taken a lax approach to gambling reform, and it shows. A 2024 Grattan Institute report shows we have the highest gambling losses in the world per capita. Australians collectively lost more than $32 billion gambling in 2023-24, half of it on the pokies. And our losses per person have grown almost every year since reporting began in 1975. Pokies and online betting are particularly addictive, leading to serious harm for hundreds of thousands of Australians. The Murphy inquiry was focused on online gambling harm and identified gambling advertising as a major culprit. Gambling advertising exposes large numbers of Australians, including children, to a dangerous product and increases losses, with little corresponding economic or social benefit. The post Sat, 2nd May, 2026: Josh Burns, MP Mcnamara, Antisemitism & Social Cohesion Royal Commission Interim Report. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

With the 2026 federal budget just two weeks away, Grattan Institute CEO Dr. Aruna Sathanapally joins Deputy Program Director of Energy and Climate Change Hamish McKenzie to unpack what could be one of the most consequential budgets in a generation. Against a backdrop of war, a global energy crisis, and rising inflation, the government faces a set of colliding imperatives: steady the ship or seize the moment for long-overdue reform. With a thumping majority and an opposition in disarray, the Albanese government has a window for change. But will it take it? Read Aruna's article in The Australian Financial Review here: https://grattan.edu.au/news/we-need-restraint-not-a-razor The Grattan Podcast is produced by the Grattan Institute, an independent think tank focused on Australian public policy. Subscribe for expert analysis on the issues shaping Australia's future.

US President Donald Trump is all in on it, but could Australia 'drill baby drill' its way to fuel security and avoid oil shocks in the future? Australia used to have a network of refineries and we were mostly self-sufficient in fuel production. Who let so many close and why? Today, Alison Reeve, energy expert from the Grattan Institute on whether we really could build new refineries and successfully exploit new oil fields. Featured: Alison Reeve, Energy and Climate Change Program Director at the Grattan Institute

Australians cannot take the future strength and resilience of our democracy for granted. Grattan Institute's new report ‘For the people: Future-proofing Australia's democracy', shows that democracy is backsliding globally, and the world order in which Australia has flourished is being seriously tested. Our investigation exposes warning signs for Australia, and underscores that it will take work to ensure our democracy is fit for these turbulent times. Reforms that show that those in power are willing to tackle our big challenges will not only deliver a better economy and society, they will build trust in our democratic system to deliver for the people. Grattan democracy experts and report co-authors Kate Griffiths and Matthew Bowes take you through the findings from the report, and the five priority areas identified for making Australia's democracy better and more resilient . Dive deeper by reading the full report here: https://grattan.edu.au/report/for-the-people-future-proofing-australias-democracy/

In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore a new report from The Grattan Institute that explores attitudes towards democracy in Australia and how to protect it into the future.Also in this edition, we talk passenger health on ultra-long flights, a change of leadership in Hungary as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's concedes defeat. Plus we also speak with the Jesuit Social Services about a funding boost to their Stop it Now! service.

AS USUAL SHOWNOTES ARE AI SLOP BY CLAUDE SONNET 4.6 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER-----------------------------------------------------------A wide‑ranging hour covering domestic politics (One Nation's surge and the Coalition's paralysis), major policy debates (NDIS reform, political donations), crime and national security items, transport projects, and international flashpoints from the US tariffs decision to Iran and Russia. Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack mix sharp political analysis with on‑the‑ground colour and sport/entertainment roundups.00:00:26 — Intro & banterQuick greeting, light chat about Chinese New Year and local life in Hong Kong. Sets tone and introduces the episode.00:01:36 — One Nation surge & polling deep-diveDiscussion of recent polls showing One Nation jumping into mid‑teens/20s in places; skepticism about methodology (Roy Morgan/telephone vs face‑to‑face) and how soft protest votes can be. Hong Kong Jack calls this a historically large minor‑party rise.00:06:49 — Why major conservatives look frozen (cost of One Nation policy)Analysis of Coalition paralysis on immigration policy; PBO estimate on net‑zero migration cost discussed; critique that Liberals/Nationals aren't confronting One Nation's policy platform.00:10:47 — Keith Wallerhan essay: who are modern decisive voters?Summary of Wallerhan's argument that the old “Phil & Jenny” voter has shifted; a new aspirational, tertiary‑educated, renting suburban voter is key and the Liberal Party hasn't adapted.00:13:29 — Nationals, nuclear sites and political messaging failuresHow rushed / poorly communicated policy (nuclear sites list) triggered NIMBY backlash; claim the Coalition isn't doing the detailed work needed to respond to voter shifts.00:18:28 — High Court challenge to Victoria's political donations regimeTwo independents argue the law entrenches major parties by cutting off new fundraising structures; discussion of the likely timing and importance for the November state election.00:20:30 — Crime: abduction/murder linked to organised crime networksAppalling case of an elderly man abducted from North Ryde, body discovered near Penrith; two men charged, defence suggests broader Sydney crime network involvement.00:24:56 — Gang violence & the Matt Utai shooting; crime networks in SydneyBrief on organised‑crime turf disputes (the “Coconut Cartel” reference) and ongoing police investigations.00:24:56 — Transport — Sydney–Newcastle high‑speed rail proposalFederal funding for planning (~AUD 660m so far) discussed; doubts raised about cost, route feasibility and whether fast rail really suits Australia's geography and travel patterns.00:31:09 — NDIS & autism diagnosis debateMike Freelander (paediatrician & MP) argues autism diagnostic threshold is too low; Grattan Institute numbers referenced; concern NDIS budget/scope is unsustainable without reform.00:36:29 — Australians in Syrian camps / “ISIS brides” debateStrong views on repatriation and national security; discussion of Australian citizenship rights for children born in Australia and the political difficulty of extracting or repatriating individuals from camps.00:42:10 — UK entry rules for dual citizens (brief)Note about changes/fees affecting dual UK citizens arriving without a UK passport; implications for Hong Kongers and others.00:44:20 — United States tariffs & Supreme Court rulingSCOTUS decision limiting presidential tariff powers discussed; Gorsuch and Kavanaugh opinions mentioned; likely litigation and refund battles to follow.00:56:16 — AI, data centres and environmental concernsColorado moratorium mention; large energy/water footprints of data centres; practical notes on lawyers/journalists misusing AI (fabricated cases) and AI as a drafting tool that must be checked.01:04:37 — Middle East: Iran tensions & regional risksDiscussion of US/Israeli options, likely limits to air/missile strikes, regional escalation risk and implications for proxy groups (Hezbollah).01:05:30 — Russia & Ukraine: economic pressure on MoscowSurvey of views that Russia's economy is under severe strain and that continued war may be economically self‑sustaining for the regime.01:06:13 — UK politics: by‑election in Gorton & Denton (context)Background on the resignation/scandal that triggered the by‑election; polling context (Reform/Greens versus Labor).01:08:15 — High‑profile UK arrests (Mandelson, Andrew) and “misconduct in public office”Overview of arrests/interviews, differences in UK arrest process vs Australia, discussion of historical use and limits of the offence and prosecution challenges.01:19:04 — Sport: AFL documentary, Toby Greene, Carlton developmentsNotes on Amazon Prime's Inside the AFL; Toby Greene anecdote; Carlton's new training facility, ESG plan and player signings (Sam Walsh, Jager Smith, Wade Dirksen story).01:27:41 — NRL in Las Vegas; T20 World Cup & Australian cricket updateNRL double‑header success in Vegas; ticket/cost notes. T20 World Cup preview—India/England/West Indies form and women's team performance spotlight.01:32:18 — Global oddities and small items (N Korea, etc.)Quick remarks on North Korea's predictable “reelection” and the historic gap since last nuclear test.01:33:36 — Outro & listener call‑outsClosing thanks, invitation for listener questions and sign‑off.

வீட்டு வசதிகள் குறித்த செனட் விசாரணையில், வரி சீர்திருத்தத்திற்கான அவசர கோரிக்கைகள் முன்வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. தற்போதைய மூலதன ஆதாய சலுகைகள் பணக்கார முதலீட்டாளர்களுக்கு சாதகமாக உள்ள அதே நேரத்தில் இளைய தலைமுறையினர் வீடு வாங்க முடியாமல் செய்கிறது என்று அதற்காகக் குரல் கொடுப்பவர்கள் எச்சரிக்கின்றனர். இந்த வரிச் சலுகைகளைக் குறைப்பது வீட்டு உரிமையை நான்கு சதவீதம் அதிகரிக்கும் என்று ஆஸ்திரேலிய தொழிற்சங்க சம்மேளனம் வாதிடுகிறது. வீட்டுவசதியை மேம்படுத்த நிதியளிப்பதாலும், போராடும் வாடகைதாரர்களை ஆதரிப்பதாலும் நிதிநிலையில் 6.5 பில்லியன் டொலர்கள் உதிரி முதன்மை நன்மையாக இருக்கும் என்று Grattan Institute நம்புகிறது. SBS செய்திப் பிரிவினருக்காக Briana Charles எழுதிய ஒரு சிறப்புக் கட்டுரையின் ஆதரவுடன், இது குறித்த செய்தியின் பின்னணியை எடுத்து வருகிறார் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன்.

A Senate inquiry into housing affordability has heard urgent calls for tax reform, with advocates warning that current capital gains concessions favour wealthy investors while locking the younger generation out of the property market. The Australian Council of Trade Unions argues that reducing these tax breaks could boost home ownership by four per cent. The Grattan Institute maintains the primary benefit would be a $6.5 billion budget windfall to fund public housing and support struggling renters.

A Senate inquiry into housing affordability has heard urgent calls for tax reform, with advocates warning that current capital gains concessions favour wealthy investors while locking the younger generation out of the property market. The Australian Council of Trade Unions argues that reducing these tax breaks could boost home ownership by four per cent. The Grattan Institute maintains the primary benefit would be a $6.5 billion budget windfall to fund public housing and support struggling renters. - یک تحقیق مجلس سنا در باره توان مالی مسکن، خواهان اصلاحات فوری در مورد پرداخت مالیات شد. شماری از نهاد های مدافع می گویند امتیازات فعلی مالیات بر مفاد سرمایه، بیشتر به نفع سرمایه گذاران ثروتمند است و راه خرید خانه از سوی جوانان را مسدود میسازد. شورای اتحادیه های کارگران آسترالیا (ACTU) استدلال می کند که کاهش این امتیازات مالیاتی می تواند آمار خرید خانه را تا چهار درصد بالا ببرد. انستیتیوت گریتن می گوید مهم ترین سود این اصلاح، افزایش حدود ۶.۵ میلیارد دالر در سال برای بودجه فدرالی است که می تواند برای مسکن عامه و حمایت از کرایه نشینان آسیب پذیر هزینه شود.

Australia does something a bit weird: if you make money selling a house or shares, you get taxed at half the rate you'd pay on your actual job. Nice if you're the one pocketing the profit… not so great if you're trying to buy your first place and keep getting outbid by investors.People have argued about this discount for years; it's political TNT. Bill Shorten tried to change it twice and got burned both times. Now Labor's back in government, the issue's landed in a Senate inquiry, and it's shaping up to be the first real showdown between Treasurer Jim Chalmers and newly appointed Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.Is this tax break helping the country or just helping those already ahead? And if we tweaked it… would anything actually get better?Guests: Brendan Coates – Program Director, Housing and Economic Security, Grattan Institute.Cathal Leslie – Generation Z economist who has worked at the Productivity Commission, the Australian Treasury, and the OECD in Paris, now working in the AI sector.

Demand for home batteries in Australia has taken off, with a generous government subsidy prompting more people to add power storage to their solar panel set up. More people installed a battery in the second half of last year than during the previous five years. Renewable power generation also made up half of the nation's power supply last quarter.Today, Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute on what the surge in home batteries and renewables in the grid means for everyone's power bills now and into the future.Featured: Tony Wood, Energy and Climate Change Senior Fellow at Grattan Institute 

On 11 December, we celebrated the official launch of Grattan Institute's 2025 Prime Minister's Summer Reading List at State Library Victoria. Grattan CEO Aruna Sathanapally was joined by ABC politics and economics journalist Tom Crowley and acclaimed author Cordelia Fine for a lively discussion, as we unveiled our selection of six of the most thought-provoking, compelling, and relevant books of 2025. It was an extraordinary year, and these are extraordinary reads – not just for the Prime Minister, but for anyone passionate about public policy and Australia's future. Explore the full list: https://grattan.edu.au/news/prime-ministers-summer-reading-list-2025/

A new report has revealed that thousands of Australians living with serious mental health conditions can’t get the lifesaving care and support they need because they don’t meet NDIS requirements. Experts say there are solutions, and it won’t cost any more, but an overhaul of the current funding system is needed. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Rielly Polascheck from the Grattan Institute, who unpacks the new research and the workable solutions. Headlines: The RBA has kept the official cash rate on hold, the United States will station more troops and military assets in Australia, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered the eulogy at the state funeral for Graham Richardson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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State premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending. More details in this Hindi podcast.

State premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending. - Премьеры штатов собрались на экстренное совещание в связи с обострением напряженности вокруг заключения нового соглашения с федеральным правительством о финансировании государственных больниц. В новом отчете Института Граттана также отмечается, что австралийские больницы ежегодно тратят более 1 миллиарда долларов на расходы, которых можно было бы избежать.

State premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending. - وفاقی حکومت کے ساتھ نئے سرکاری ہسپتالوں کی فنڈنگ معاہدہ طے پانے پر کشیدگی بڑھ رہی ہے اور ریاستی پریمیئرز ایک فوری اجلاس کے لیے اکٹھے ہوئے ہیں۔ گریٹن انسٹیٹیوٹ کی ایک نئی رپورٹ کے مطابق آسٹریلیا کے ہسپتال سالانہ ایک ارب ڈالر سے زیادہ قابل اجتناب اخراجات پر ضائع کر رہے ہیں۔

State premiers have come together for an urgent meeting, as tensions rise over reaching a new public hospital funding deal with the federal government. A new report from the Grattan Institute also finds Australia's hospitals are wasting more than $1 billion a year on avoidable spending.

Οι αυστραλιανές κυβερνήσεις σπαταλούν 1,2 δισεκατομμύρια δολάρια, ετησίως, σε περιττές δαπάνες στα δημόσια νοσοκομεία, οι οποίες δεν συμβάλλουν καθόλου στη βελτίωση της περίθαλψης των ασθενών. Αυτό τουλάχιστον, υποστηρίζει μια νέα μελέτη του Ινστιτούτου Γκράταν (Grattan Institute), που δόθηκε πρόσφατα στη δημοσιότητα.

We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThree hours of free electricity sounds pretty good to many Australians struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.But is the federal government's latest solar offering, which features energy retailers being made to offer free power in the middle of the day in selected states, really going to reduce hefty power bills?Today, energy expert from the Grattan Institute Alison Reeve unpacks the ups and downs of the scheme that's set to start in July next year.Featured: Alison Reeve, energy and climate change deputy program director at the Grattan Institute

Subscribe to LMSU's Patreon for a sector plan BoCo bonanza!  All aboard folks! Team LMSU is continuing our BoCo odyssey, adventuring through each of the six sector decarbonisation plans. AND we're bringing friends! That's right, we're calling in even nerdier reinforcements and experts to join us as we venture on. This week, we'll be joined by sometime co-host Alison Reeve from the Grattan Institute to unpack the Industry sector plan. And if somehow that isn't temptation enough for you crazy climate cats, the only way you'll see evidence of Luke, Tennant and Frankie's cosplay efforts at our recent Chaos Trivia event is by subscribing, so hop to it!—With COP30 in Belem, Brazil only days away, your intrepid hosts dive into recent remarks from UN Secretary General, António Guterres, widely reported as ‘the world has missed 1.5C', the reality being much more nuanced commentary from this climate champion as he enters his final year as Secretary General. Undoubtedly, it feels like a threshold moment as he acknowledges the world has breached 1.5C. We are now in the realm of overshoot, but the longer term of objective of stabilising temperature increases to 1.5C is still possible - keeping 1.5 alive - but only if we redouble efforts to focus on decarbonisation here and now, and flags the need to ramp up efforts on negative emissions. Significant remarks and food for thought on the real and difficult choices ahead!Our main courseIs it 1965 or is what's old new once again folks? Your intrepid hosts wade into the technical, controversial, futuristic yet bafflingly bootstrapped proposition that is geoengineering - shooting stuff into the sky and blocking out some sunlight, cooling the earth's surface. What could possibly go wrong?! Well, this paper, ‘Engineering and logistical concerns add practical limitations to stratospheric aerosol injection strategies' published in Nature and authored by Miranda Hack, V. Faye McNeill, Dan Steingart and Gernot Wagner, has some thoughts! Engineering challenges? Yes! Cost? What better use of diamond dust could there be! Governance issues? A few! What is incredibly clear from reading this paper is that there are no easy decisions when it comes to the need to consider negative emissions technologies or other novel ways of moderating temperature increases. Could it be that on closer inquiry, we should just focus on getting on with decarbonising, or is more research required?One more thingsTennant's One More Thing is: more ranting about data centres! Tennant has questions about the ultimate viability of the eyewatering numbers of speculative capacity in new data centre growth, as well as the equally worrying implications for viability coal closures if much of this does come to pass. Bubble or not, we'll find out soon enough!Frankie's One More Thing is: a massive shout out and thanks to 150 fabulous folk that fronted up to Chaos Trivia last week in Melbourne, including ultimate winners, No One Likes A Gentailer. Props to our co-hosts Currently Speaking, our MC extraordinaire Mark Spencer and The NEMChat Singers who added colour, movement and grooves to the chaos! With all proceeds going to the brilliant First Nations Clean Energy Network there was much to love.  Luke's One More Thing is: a definitely-not-resentful readout of the paper he really wanted us to read this episode, IRENA's ‘Delivering on the UAE Consensus: Tracking progress toward tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030.' TL;DR is we're going gangbusters on solar but woeful progress on energy efficiency. More to do!And that's it for now, Summerupperers. There is now a one-stop-shop for all your LMSU needs: head toletmesumup.netto support us on Patreon, procure merch, find back episodes, and leave us a voicemail!

Subscribe to LMSU's Patreon for a sector plan BoCo bonanza!  All aboard folks! Team LMSU is continuing our BoCo odyssey, adventuring through each of the six sector decarbonisation plans. AND we're bringing friends! That's right, we're calling in even nerdier reinforcements and experts to join us as we venture on. This week, we'll be joined by Helen Rowe from Climateworks to talk transport and infrastructure.—With a promise to provide guidance on the next five years ‘and beyond' your intrepid hosts digested the Queensland Government Energy Roadmap 2025. It provides a major reset in some respects with continuity in others. Grabbing the headlines was the telegraphed decision to run government-owned coal assets to end of technical life but much detail still ‘TBC' when it comes to how decisions on coal will be made.Transmission is getting a big overhaul, renewables still gonna be big but maybe not so much on the wind front. More questions raised than answered here for now as Luke is left pondering the wisdom of scrapping a bicameral parliament in the great northern state!Our main courseWith a tantalising title of ‘Bills Down, Emissions Down: A practical path to net zero electricity' your intrepid hosts are having what the Grattan Institute is serving! A timely provocation from Alison Reeve, Tony Wood, Dominic Jones and Ben Jefferson on the value - and they argue necessity - of reinstating a price on carbon in the electricity sector. The world has changed since the last time carbon pricing was discussed in the energy sector and the folks from Grattan argue the Safeguard Mechanism presents a ready made vehicle to get the job done. And they don't forget to remind us of earlier work in their report Climate Phoenix that shows how the Safeguard could evolve into a broader emissions trading scheme, Much food for thought ahead of the 2026-27 Safeguard review!One more thingsTennant's One More Thing is: his appearance at an event hosted by the University of Adelaide, festively titled, ‘Livin La Vida BoCA'! No guesses as to what that was about: a whisper of chat about border carbon adjustments and our man Mr Reed manifests!Frankie's One More Thing is: a frustrating one-year delay to the vote by the International Maritime Organisation on the adoption of an emissions levy on shipping, following concerted lobbying from the Trump administration.Luke's One More Thing is: the long awaited and celebrated launch of the Commercial Building Disclosure Roadmap! *Finally* After previous reviews gathered dust on shelves, we finally have a plan for expanding use of Australia's globally leading NABERS rating scheme in disclosing the nergy performance of more building types. Huzzah!And that's it for now, Summerupperers. There is now a one-stop-shop for all your LMSU needs: head toletmesumup.netto support us on Patreon, procure merch, find back episodes, and leave us a voicemail!

What does net zero really mean, and what will it take to get there? In this episode, highlights from past guests reveal the full spectrum of views—from urgent calls for climate action to scepticism about costs and feasibility. With perspectives on extreme weather, carbon pricing, nuclear energy, coal, and productivity trade-offs, this episode cuts to the heart of the net-zero debate. Gene would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. You can email him via contact@economicsexplored.com. TimestampsEconomic Impact of Climate Change with Nikki Hutley (0:00)Defining Net Zero with Tony Wood (8:56)Criticism of Net Zero by Senator Matt Canavan (24:04)Challenges of Meeting Australia's 2035 Emissions Targets with John Humphreys (39:06)TakeawaysThe cost of inaction versus transition costs—Nicki Hutley warns that extreme weather and health impacts already impose huge economic costs, and she argues the costs of inaction outweigh the costs of action.Technology is key—Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute stresses the need for innovation in batteries, hydrogen, soil carbon, and carbon capture.Scepticism about global commitments—Senator Matt Canavan doubts countries like China and India will follow through, arguing Australia risks self-harm.Productivity at risk—John Humphreys warns ambitious emissions targets could de-industrialise Australia and hurt long-term growth.The debate remains unresolved—balancing economic prosperity with climate goals is still one of the defining challenges of our age.Links relevant to the conversationAustralian Taxpayers' Alliance Livestream of 18 September 2025 (which shows the emission reduction charts Gene refers to in this episode):https://www.youtube.com/live/8YxnRT_YD50?si=_A1udQmCag3dMtyCPrevious Economics Explored episodes, including the highlights from this episode:https://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/climate-change-with-nicki-hutley-from-deloitte-access-economicshttps://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/cop26-climate-change-summit-with-tony-wood-grattan-institutehttps://economics-explained.simplecast.com/episodes/aussie-senator-matt-canavan-cop26-dissenting-voices-part-2Lumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED 

Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute joins John to discuss the detail behind Labors recent climate report. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday on 2GB & 4BCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the Economic Reform Roundtable met to discuss how to boost Australia's productivity, where Grattan Institute's CEO spoke on four key areas for tax reform. A robust tax system plays an essential part in creating a competitive and productive economy - but how do we balance the system to create a better tax mix? In this podcast, CEO Aruna Sathanapally and Senior Associate Jessica Geraghty break down how to build a better tax system for Australia. Read the full speech: https://grattan.edu.au/news/a-better-tax-system/

We dive into Australia's progress on renewable energy over the past 15 years - from 8% of the power supply to around 40% now. We discuss the government's new, more ambitious emissions reduction targets, and why major mining companies like BHP see this as key to remaining competitive. Our guest Alison Reeve from the Grattan Institute talks through roadblocks like construction productivity, the role of carbon pricing, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson from The Grattan Institute on their recent research into primary mathematics and what we need to do at the system level to improve it!Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/haywood-parkinson

Dr Aruna Sathanapally, CEO of Australia's leading urban thinktank, the Grattan Institute, talks about the key policy priorities to make a more productive and inclusive nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is housing really unaffordable because we’re not building enough? Or is that just one part of a much bigger, more complicated story? In this episode, we sit down with Peter Mares, journalist, researcher, and author of No Place Like Home – to break down the real reasons why housing is unaffordable in Australia today. Peter walks us through how decades of policy decisions, from tax incentives to the withdrawal of public housing investment, have created a system that prioritises wealth-building over stability. We talk about the deeper issues at play; like how negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions have distorted the market, and why treating housing as infrastructure could be a game-changer. We also get into the cultural side of the problem. The obsession with homeownership, the underuse of housing stock, and the lack of medium-density options in the suburbs all play a role in keeping people locked out. And Peter doesn’t just point out what’s wrong, he offers grounded, practical ideas on what can actually shift. If you’ve ever wondered why housing is unaffordable in Australia, beyond the headlines and hot takes, this conversation pulls back the curtain. It’s honest, insightful, and packed with the kind of context that’s so often missing from the national debate. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 04:14 - Should home ownership be the goal of housing policy? 06:09 - How has financialisation distorted our housing system? 10:39 - What are the key structural issues we keep avoiding? 14:18 - Can we even build enough housing with current capacity limits? 16:54 - What does it mean to treat housing as infrastructure? 19:03 - Can Singapore’s housing model teach Australia something? 21:23 - Should we rethink what the “ideal” Australian home looks like? 25:00 - Why aren’t people downsizing even when it makes sense? 27:04 - How does tax shape housing decisions? 32:51 - What’s changing behind the scenes at Treasury? 35:07 - Could new superannuation taxes push more money into housing? 39:06 - Is Labor too scared to touch housing tax reform again? 46:01 - Would a land tax instead of stamp duty really work? 50:35 - What got you interested in housing policy in the first place? 52:12 - What’s your take on current housing journalism? 54:53 - Peter Mares’ property dumbo About Our Guest: Peter Mares is an independent journalist, researcher, and public commentator best known for his book No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia’s Housing Crisis. He spent 25 years at the ABC—first as a foreign correspondent and later hosting national radio programs—before moving into urban policy and social issues. He held roles as an adjunct senior research fellow at Monash University, a Cities Fellow at the Grattan Institute, contributing editor for Inside Story, and lead moderator of the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. Connect with Peter Mares: Website https://petermares.com.au/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mares-a3211617b Resources: Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au Looking for a Mortgage Broker? https://www.alcove.au Work with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.au Enjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ge1626dgnmK0RyKPcXjP0?si=26cde394fa854765 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy. - Высокие медицинские расходы стали причиной того, что почти два миллиона австралийцев откладывают или пропускают приемы у врачей-специалистов. Такой вывод был сделан в недавнем отчете института Граттан. Согласно отчету, некоторые специалисты в частном секторе взимают с пациентов в два-три раза больше, чем устанавливает Medicare.

Ayon sa ulat ng Grattan Institute, may ilang espesyalista sa pribadong sektor na naniningil ng doble hanggang tatlong beses na halaga ng Medicare para sa parehong serbisyo.

A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy. - ایک نئی رپورٹ میں انکشاف ہوا ہے کہ مہنگے طبّی اخراجات کی وجہ سے تقریباً 20 لاکھ آسٹریلین ماہر ڈاکٹروں ( Specialist ) سے ملاقات منسوخ یا موخّر کر رہے ہیں۔ گریٹن انسٹیٹیوٹ کی اس رپورٹ کے مطابق کچھ نجی ماہر ڈاکٹر مریضوں سے میڈی کیئر کی مقرر کردہ فیس سے دو سے تین گنا زیادہ چارج کرتے ہیں۔ انسٹیٹیوٹ نے تجویز دی ہے کہ جو ڈاکٹرز حد سے زیادہ فیس وصول کرتے ہیں، ان کی عوامی فنڈنگ ختم کرنا اس مسئلے کا ایک ممکنہ حل ہو سکتا ہے۔

A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The report from the Grattan Institute says some specialists in the private sector charge patients two to three times more than the rate Medicare sets for those services. The Institute suggests stripping public funding to doctors charging excessive fees could be part of the remedy.

No one looks forward to seeing a specialist—whether it's a cardiologist, paediatrician, or psychiatrist. A referral often signals your GP is concerned about a serious health problem: a suspicious lump, a complex condition, or a health issue that needs specialised attention. For many Australians, it can be a worrying time. And those worries only get worse when faced with high specialist fees and long wait times. In this episode, Senior Associate Elizabeth Baldwin is joined by co-authors Peter Breadon and Dominic Jones to unpack the findings of Grattan Institute's latest report, Special treatment: Improving Australians' access to specialist care. Together, they explore why specialist care is so hard to access—and what can be done to fix it. Read the report: https://grattan.edu.au/report/special-treatment-improving-australians-access-to-specialist-care/

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, I speak with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson, co-authors of the Grattan Institute's Maths Guarantee report. We unpack what they describe as Australia's “national problem” with maths underperformance — from the equity gaps to the urgent need for high-quality curriculum materials and teacher support. Amy and Nick share key findings from their research, including a national teacher survey and international case studies, as well as practical insights from some of Australia's most effective schools. We dive deep into what explicit instruction really looks like, the power of fluency, and how the instructional hierarchy can help teachers better sequence their maths lessons. Whether you're a school leader, instructional coach, or passionate teacher, this conversation will leave you with clarity, evidence, and next steps to improve maths teaching in your school. Resources mentioned: The Maths Guarantee (Grattan Institute report) The Maths Guarantee: A guide for principals (Grattan Institute) Teach Like a Champion – Doug Lemov Teaching Primary Mathematics – George Booker Eddie Wu Craig Barton Ochre Education PR1ME International EAST materials Maths Olympiad Times Tables Rock Stars James Dobson - From Research to Reality: A Primary Maths Resource Toolkit The schools they visited for case studies were: Wattle Grove Primary, a government school in suburban Perth  Bentleigh West Primary, a government school in suburban Melbourne  Ballarat Clarendon College, an independent school in regional Victoria  St Bernard's Primary, a Catholic school in Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast  Charlestown South Public, a government school in Newcastle, NSW  The Entrance Public, a government school on the NSW central coast  Budgewoi Public, a government school also on the NSW central coast  The final three schools are part of the Explicit and Systematic Teaching (EAST) network, a grassroots network which exists to champion explicit teaching in NSW government schools   You can connect with Amy: Twitter/X: @Amy_L_Haywood   You can connect with Nick: Twitter/X: @NickJParkinson   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   About  Amy Haywood Amy Haywood is the Deputy Program Director of Grattan's Education Program. Amy has a background as an educator and brings this practical experience to her work as an education policy researcher. She is the co-author of several Grattan reports, including Ending the lesson lottery: How to improve curriculum planning in schools, The Reading Guarantee: How to give every child the best chance of success, Spreading success: Why Australia should trial multi-school organisations, and The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students' learning in primary schools. Amy taught English in secondary schools for five years. During this time, she presented at statewide teaching conferences and wrote several study guides for Macmillan Education. Before joining Grattan, Amy worked as a manager in Deloitte Access Economics' Education Policy team, where she led schooling projects focused on system design, workforce reform, and teaching practice. Amy has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne. As part of her postgraduate degree, she studied international education policy while on exchange at the University of Oulo in Finland. She is a registered teacher.   Nick Parkinson Nick is a Senior Associate in Grattan's Education Program, where he has co-authored reports on whole-school curriculum, multi-school organisation, and primary maths. He also contributed to reports on catch-up tutoring and early reading. Through this research, Nick has conducted case studies of nearly 30 leading schools and analysed more than 5,000 teacher survey results. Nick holds a Master of Teaching from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Before studying teaching, Nick completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of Languages at the University of Melbourne. He is a 2022 Westpac Future Leader. Before joining Grattan, Nick worked as a consultant at Nous Group where he contributed to projects on school culture, student assessment, and occupational safety. Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast  

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques. - Институт Граттана сообщает, что каждый третий австралийский школьник не может достичь успеха в математике. В новом отчете институт утверждает, что Австралия исключила математику из числа приоритетных предметов, а правительства слишком медлительны, чтобы исключить «модные» методы обучения.

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques. - Nach Angaben des Grattan-Institutes scheitert jeder dritte australische Schüler an seinen Mathekenntnissen. In einem neuen Bericht wirft das Institut vor, dass Australiens Regierungen das Fach Mathematik nicht ausreichend Priorität einräumen würden.

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques. - 昨年実施された、全国学力テストNAPLANの結果では、生徒の3人に1人が算数の基礎力に達していないことが明らかになりました。

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques.

The Australian government and opposition party have both announced policies to address the country's housing crisis, with young people in particular priced out of the market. Labor say they want to drop deposits for mortgages to buy a home to five per cent, while the Coalition want to make mortgage repayments tax deductable. In an early release episode, Brendan Coates, who is the Grattan Institute's housing and economic security program director, talks through these policies and which could boost housing supply and home ownership.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government and opposition party have both announced policies to address the country's housing crisis, with young people in particular priced out of the market. Labor say they want to drop deposits for mortgages to buy a home to five per cent, while the Coalition want to make mortgage repayments tax deductable. In an early release episode, Brendan Coates, who is the Grattan Institute's housing and economic security program director, talks through these policies and which could boost housing supply and home ownership.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We won't know until after this election who has donated to the political parties for this campaign and how much they've handed over. But voters are sceptical, with some of our listeners questioning the role of billionaires in our politics. Evalyn from Bendigo in Victoria asked us about the mining magnate Gina Rinehart. What influence do donations to political parties get you?Today, Kate Griffiths from the Grattan Institute explains what we know about political donors. Featured: Kate Griffiths, researcher at the Grattan Institute

We're being told to expect our electricity bills to go up again this year.  So why is it that we keep seeing hikes above the inflation rate and are extra government subsidies in this week's budget the best solution? Today, energy expert from the Grattan Institute Alison Reeve explains why consumers keep being slugged and what the long-term outlook is for our power costs. Featured: Alison Reeve, energy and climate change deputy program director at the Grattan Institute

Un nuovo rapporto del Grattan Institute sottolinea i problemi del sistema di superannuation australiano e ne propone modifiche significative.