Reforming political donations – will Labor and the Coalition do a sweetheart deal to thwart independents?; Ten questions about the Voice answered; and Signs of an impending recession. Read on for the Weekly Roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.

Where our money goes

Financial advisers yearn for the good old days of secret commissions. Australians emerge from Covid-19 to return to the pokies. The demise of cash – will it clean up the tax evaders?.

Other economics

How to cook without gas. How to combat inflation without wrecking the economy. Signs of an impending recession.

Politics

Reforming political donations – will Labor and the Coalition do a sweetheart deal to thwart independents? Robert Reich on Donald Trump – why our voting systems may protect us from an Australian Trump. Anti-protest laws are unconstitutional and are politically dumb. Sexual misconduct in Parliament House – it’s about more than a few blokes behaving like drunk adolescents. The latest poll results – still bad for the Coalition – and why Ross Gittins believes Philip Lowe should hold the RBA governorship in perpetuity.

The Voice: if you don’t know, find out

Ten questions about the Voice answered. Tracking support for a “yes”” voice. An update on Closing the Gap – glacially slow progress. How to donate to the campaign.

Public ideas

Adrian Pabst on liberalism, social democracy and conservatism – they have become detached from their ethical roots. The contradictory demands we make on government and how to achieve fairer economic outcomes.

Freedom

Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings