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@australiainstitute.org.auThe focus on the ‘sensible centre’ has created a bad map where the road leads to nowhere, ignoring evidence when convenient and stifling democratic debate.
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@australiainstitute.org.auRichard Denniss discusses how neoliberalism helps political figures obfuscate your choices in the latest episode of “What’s the Point?”. Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
@australiainstitute.org.auNeoliberalists preach the ideology as an excuse for political inaction, while acting the opposite way. In the latest episode of “What’s the Point?” co-CEO Richard Denniss calls out this inconsistency. Listen here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
@australiainstitute.org.au"Tax is vital to Australia’s future as a civilised society in which public servants can deliver services to a standard that fosters faith in the system." - Greg Jericho in The Mandarin.
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@australiainstitute.org.au"There is an astronomical increase in demand for homelessness services.
"I find that deeply disturbing & I know a lot of other Australians do too."
@barbarapocock.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss the housing crisis & its impact on younger Australians. #auspol
@australiainstitute.org.auIn the latest episode of "What's the Point?", Richard Denniss argues that some guardrails are worth fighting for. Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
@australiainstitute.org.au"The problem isn't being caused by immigration."
Tax concessions cooked Australia's housing market, not migration, @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social & @maiyazize.bsky.social tell @ebonybennett.bsky.social.
Listen to Follow the Money via the link or wherever you get your pods. #auspol
@australiainstitute.org.auFor many younger Australians, the prospect of sharing in Australia's prosperity is slipping out of reach.
@barbarapocock.bsky.social joins @ebonybennett.bsky.social to discuss the impact of the housing crisis on younger Australians & her proposals to turn the situation around.
@australiainstitute.org.auNeoliberalism has never worked where it’s been tried, but the rich love it so it’s not going anywhere. Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
@australiainstitute.org.au"...AI companies, like other companies, need to pay for the harm that they cause," writes Josh Bornstein in The Canberra Times.
@australiainstitute.org.auIn the latest episode of “What’s the Point?” co-CEO Richard Denniss examines neoliberalism, and just how damaging it has been to our economy. Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts! ⤵️ australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-neoliberalism/
@australiainstitute.org.auWhile miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada & Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production.
Senator for Québec Rosa Galvez joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss shared challenges & common failures in Australia & Canada.
@australiainstitute.org.auAs leaders gather in Fiji for pre-COP31 climate talks, co-hosted by Australia’s Climate Change & Energy Minister Chris Bowen, delegates will see this message in the Fiji Times:
@australiainstitute.org.auSee more highlights from the latest episode of Dollars & Sense on YouTube.
@australiainstitute.org.auThe Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last week - but why?
Despite the unusual economic climate, the RBA is just ploughing on as normal, @grogsgamut.bsky.social says.
"There seems to be a lack of recognition of just how absurd a lot of what's going on here is." #auspol
@australiainstitute.org.au"The average mortgage pays $200,000 in profit over its life to the banks," says Richard Denniss, co-CEO at The Australia Institute.
You can read more on good ideas for economic reform here: https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251113-genuine-economic-reform-is-long-overdue
@australiainstitute.org.auA Northern Territory body with ZERO full-time staff is the de facto national regulator for online gambling.
Last year, Australians lost $36 billion gambling.
@justinedavismla.bsky.social tells @ebonybennett.bsky.social about this extraordinary situation on Follow the Money 🎧 theaus.in/4jhnKz9
@australiainstitute.org.auThere’s a war on Iran choking global oil supplies, an artificial intelligence boom & a US president torpedoing the global trading system.
But inflation simply MUST be normal, according to the RBA.
@australiainstitute.org.auAustralia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a NT body with no full-time staff.
@justinedavismla.bsky.social joins @ebonybennett.bsky.social to discuss how the NT became the de facto national regulator & her proposal to lift standards.
@australiainstitute.org.au"Who imagines that when Donald Trump went into that meeting with Xi, he gave Australia a second thought?
"Actually...that would be true for any US president."
@j-laurenceson.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the Trump-Xi meeting & what it means for Australia.
