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Michael Lester
Michael Lester is a public policy economist with a career in Commonwealth and State agencies, World Bank and OECD. His interests include innovation, environment, and governance. He presents programs on community radio.
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Djokovic visa decision a warning light on ministerial discretion
Cancelling Novak Djokovic’s visa was another example of a trend towards ministerial intervention, which is undermining public trust in institutions. Continue reading »
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China’s Five Year Plan & Technology Leadership an interview with Prof Jane Golley
In discussion with economics professor Jane Golley, director of ANU’s Australian Centre for China in the World, ANU, about the new china five-year plan 2021-2026 on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese communist party. Continue reading »
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An interview with Prof. Ross Garnaut
This is an interview conducted by Michael Lester for Radio Northern Beaches with Ross Garnaut. Continue reading »