Weekly roundup: Multi-employer bargaining won’t bring industrial strife
Nov 19, 2022
Hard numbers on emissions are really scary; how Australia goes to war; multi-employer bargaining won’t 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.
Workplace legislation – multi-employer bargaining could help our lowest-paid and isn’t 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 government’s 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 media’s 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 7 999 999 999 other humans making demands on the world’s resources.
The might on the hill. The Coalition’s woes have lessons for all political parties. Refugees’ hopes dashed – again.
Stan Grant’s sobering interpretation of the US midterms. Public spaces and sensory overload.
Landscapes with didgeridoo interpretation
Ian McAuley is a retired lecturer in public finance at the University of Canberra. He can be contacted at “ian" at the domain “ianmcauley.com” .
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