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Trump’s great humiliation: Middle East may be entering a post-American era

Donald Trump’s disastrous military escapade in Iran has alienated allies, boosted enemies and mutilated America’s power base in the Middle East.

smh.com.au

After nearly 12 years in power, the Victorian government’s longevity has come at some cost to its integrity

Successive reports from integrity bodies have found the Labor government acted improperly across a range of issues over the years. It’s time that changed.

theconversation.com

Australia has a problem with money in politics

Of course the PM attends ‘lots of dinners’. But we should be confident he is there for the ideas, not the money.

grattan.edu.au

The Suburban Rail Loop is a money sink - Grattan Institute

The best that Victorian taxpayers can hope for is that our state government has a change of heart on this massive money-sink.

grattan.edu.au

Dumb and dumber: Trump and Putin are both losing wars to smaller enemies

The Russians lack men and the US lacks munitions, to continue wars their leaders chose to start, unprovoked.

theage.com.au

Opening doors: Better jobs and fairer wages for disabled workers

Australia’s disability employment system is failing those who need it most. Prioritisingopen employment is the route to better results

grattan.edu.au

One simple change could save us millions at the pharmacy checkout

Its time to get patients a better deal.

canberratimes.com.au

How the Pharmacy Guild got so powerful

The peak body for pharmacy owners outspends the Minerals Council of Australia on political donations. It has amassed significant power over the industry, and policy, with little transparency for pract...

thesaturdaypaper.com.au

Future pharmacy: A better deal for patients and taxpayers

Community pharmacy policy in Australia is controlled by pharmacy owners, and patients and taxpayers are losing out.

grattan.edu.au

WSLSC’s proposed upgrade plan inappropriate for heritage precinct, says local architect

The partial demolition of the historic 1935 clubroom building goes completely against Council’s heritage advice.

thewestsider.com.au

How Grattan became our most influential public policy factory

Born at a Carlton cafe nearly 20 years ago, how influential has the Grattan Institute been, is it a haven for bureaucratic lefties and what does its future hold?

afr.com

It’s a winter of discontent for one political contender. It’s not Labor

Australian politics is in the chaotic phase. The ALP, One Nation and the Coalition compete. One party will be flung into oblivion.

theage.com.au

Did the PM try to ‘take out the trash’ with his lame gambling reform? You bet

The government put out a delayed, inadequate response to a report calling for gambling ad reform on budget day. Is it hoping we won’t spot it?

smh.com.au

The trouble with the NDIS reform package

The government should slow down on the blunt cuts and speed up on the harder task.

grattan.edu.au

One Nation’s health policies based on misconceptions and may cost the taxpayer, experts warn

Former Howard-era adviser says Pauline Hanson’s party is channelling Donald Trump’s health agenda

theguardian.com

Interview: Dr Sam Bennett from Grattan Institute on future of the NDIS

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-bud...

sbs.com.au

What do Australians earn and own?

Grattan Institute’s 2026 Budget cheat sheet has the answers

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The budget’s clashing priorities

ANALYSIS: The coming budget provides an opportunity to make tax reforms that help keep the nation afloat during the present crisis, while providing equity and balance for future generations.

thesaturdaypaper.com.au

How power from the people carbon-dates the opposition

Energy demand is up and prices are down. How does that work? And why is the Coalition still not on board?

theage.com.au

Here's how a city as big as Canberra forms GPs deserts

There are ways to fix it and it's not all about bulk-billing.

canberratimes.com.au

The budget’s clashing priorities

ANALYSIS: The coming budget provides an opportunity to make tax reforms that help keep the nation afloat during the present crisis, while providing equity and balance for future generations.

thesaturdaypaper.com.au

The PM’s about to offer selfish Boomers like me a chance at redemption

The budget will be a threshold moment for Anthony Albanese as he stares down wealthy Baby Boomers and strikes a blow for generational equity. It will be his biggest political risk to date.

theage.com.au

Grattan on Friday: Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done

Intergenerational fairness is becoming a new focus for the Albanese government, but just how far it will go remains to be seen.

theconversation.com

Labor steps up to NDIS reform plate, but can it deliver?

The real test will be whether this ambitious agenda can be delivered at pace and translate into enduring system change.

afr.com

Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then

Those who aren’t doing well in the economy are less likely to be happy with the way our democracy is treating them. That’s a problem for everyone.

smh.com.au