Hard numbers on emissions are really scary; how Australia goes to war; multi-employer bargaining wont bring industrial strife; and slavery in company supply lines. Read on for the weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.

Public policy

Workplace legislation multi-employer bargaining could help our lowest-paid and isnt going to bring about industrial strife or a spike in inflation. Our companies need to be on the lookout for slavery in their supply lines. A possible new deal for universities after the Morrison governments assault on learning and scholarship. How Australia goes to war without much scrutiny. Covid-19 a costly nuisance but this wave is not as deadly as previous ones. Bitcoin exposed. Social medias antisocial behaviour.

Reports from COP27 an overstressed planet

The hard numbers on emissions are really scary. Australians are reasonably optimistic about COP27, however. Living on a planet with 7999999999 other humans making demands on the worlds resources.

Politics

The might on the hill. The Coalitions woes have lessons for all political parties. Refugees hopes dashed again.

Public ideas

Stan Grants sobering interpretation of the US midterms. Public spaces and sensory overload.

The calm within

Landscapes with didgeridoo interpretation

Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings