Michael Keating

Michael Keating is a former Secretary of the Departments of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Finance and Employment, and Industrial Relations. He is presently a visiting fellow at the Australian National University.

Michael's recent articles

Whither the Australian federation

Whither the Australian federation

The Grattan Institute's policy priorities - what do they cost?

The Grattan Institute's policy priorities - what do they cost?

What we can expect from the coming Budget

What we can expect from the coming Budget

This election needs policies that address cost of living, not just unemployment

This election needs policies that address cost of living, not just unemployment

With a tricky Budget challenge coming up, winning an election may be easy part

With a tricky Budget challenge coming up, winning an election may be easy part

How modern technology could bring democracy to a crossroads

How modern technology could bring democracy to a crossroads

Morrison government fiddles as the economy stagnates

Morrison government fiddles as the economy stagnates

Obsession with secrecy pervades the Morrison government

Obsession with secrecy pervades the Morrison government

Increasing wealth inequality: how should the government respond?

Increasing wealth inequality: how should the government respond?

It's about opportunity: a lesson on capitalism for the party of capitalism

It's about opportunity: a lesson on capitalism for the party of capitalism

The unspoken lesson from the government's climate modelling

The unspoken lesson from the government's climate modelling

How Scotty from Marketing seeks to deceive about climate change

How Scotty from Marketing seeks to deceive about climate change

How Australia could halve carbon emissions by 2030

How Australia could halve carbon emissions by 2030

Why we should halve carbon emissions by 2030

Why we should halve carbon emissions by 2030

Wasting away: the Coalition governments poor management record

Wasting away: the Coalition governments poor management record

In defence of Australia's submarine decision

The quest for small government comes at a cost to good government

The quest for small government comes at a cost to good government

When should the lockdown end?

When should the lockdown end?

Covid-19 Infections, Vaccinations, Lockdowns, and the Economy

Scott Morrison is no leader

Why Morrisons culture of secrecy is so damaging

Why Morrisons culture of secrecy is so damaging

What does Labor offer? Part 2

What does Labor offer? Part 1

What does Labor offer? Part 1

The IGR report and its failure to expose the critical policy choices

Should Labor oppose the Governments Stage 3 Income Tax Cuts?

Should Labor oppose the Governments Stage 3 Income Tax Cuts?

When should government debt be repaid and how?

When should government debt be repaid and how?

How good is the 2021 Budget?

How good is the 2021 Budget?

Has the Governments economic strategy really changed, and what can we expect in future?

Technology not taxes is a slogan not a policy

Technology not taxes is a slogan not a policy

Accountability in the public sector: Part 2

Accountability in the public sector: Part 1

Accountability in the public sector: Part 1

What is the risk of a housing price bubble?

What is the risk of a housing price bubble?

UK conservatives are willing to tax the rich to repair their budget, Morrison will only take from the needy

UK conservatives are willing to tax the rich to repair their budget, Morrison will only take from the needy

The Reserve Banks target for wage growth is difficult whilst the Government resists wage increases

The Reserve Banks target for wage growth is difficult whilst the Government resists wage increases

How good is Scott Morrison? Or is it all marketing?

How good is Scott Morrison? Or is it all marketing?

In our hands: Will we 'Reset' or return to the Dog Days?

Lets talk tax: It's vital if Labor genuinely wants a fairer, more equal society Part 2

Liberal and Liberal-lite: a Hobson's choice for voters at next election? Part 1

Upturn: all too familiar ideas but an advance on Coalition's limited offerings

Fundamental purpose of superannuation is to provide adequate retirement incomes, not finance bequests

Despite appearances, this government isnt really Keynesian, as its budget update shows

Why inequality increased and what to do about it

What real reform looks like: increase wages and tackle inequality, climate change

Dont scare the horses: Morrisons business-friendly reforms change little

The medium-term budget outlook and its policy implications. Part 2

The medium-term budget outlook and its policy implications. Part 1

From here on our recovery will need more than fiscal policy, itll need redistribution

Can macroeconomic policy ensure the inflation target?

How can we best ensure that retirement incomes are adequate?

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