Portents of another financial crisis; do the Coalition realise theyre in deep trouble?; and why young people should be out on the streets in anger. Read on for the weekly roundup of links to articles, podcasts, reports and other media on current economic and political issues.

Macro economics inflation, interest rates and incomes

No more cheap money. Portents of another financial crisis, but all is OK so long as central bankers dont go feral. The ABS reveals that inflation is now down to 2.1 percent: the RBA can take a holiday. Why young people should be out on the streets in anger. More on poverty in Australia, but is it only about income?

Australias economic structure

How neoliberalism and the small government ideology set Australia back. Ken Henrys case for tax reform same message but with more urgency. Understanding productivity: to repeat the message its about working smarter, not harder. The now-strengthened emissions safeguard mechanism. How we will pay for submarines if AUKUS ever materialises. Beaches an untapped source of public revenue. A chance to have your say on philanthropy.

The New South Wales election

The Coalitions 21st election setback over the last 9 years: do they realise theyre in deep trouble? How Labors working class changed gender: it has implications for public revenue. How the polls got it right.

Other politics and public policy

How the Liberal Party became a subsidiary of a multinational corporation. So far only 30 Nazis have shown their faces publicly but from little things big things can grow. Researchers discover that Australians are happier than Afghans. How we went from White Australia to multiculturalism.

Public ideas

Conversations with a thoughtful treasurer. What is woke?

Vale John Kerin

The passing of a chook farmer who became one of Australias most loved and respected politicians.

Australias first nation builders

Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings