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Sickly sweet: it’s time for a sugary drinks tax
Australians consume far too much sugar, which is one of the main reasons our rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes are so high. The authors of this report argue that with surging adoption and growing evidence that self regulation has failed, it’s time for Australia to catch up with the rest of the world...
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Keeping the lights on: how Australia should navigate the era of coal closures and prepare for what comes next
Australia’s electricity system is changing rapidly, as coal-fired power stations close and new renewable ones come online. The authors of this report argue that Australia must urgently plan a new energy system for the imminent post-coal era.
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Spreading success: why Australia should trial multi-school organisations
Australia should trial multi-school organisations to give schools a better chance of improving student performance, according to this Grattan Institute report.
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The reading guarantee: how to give every child the best chance of success
A fundamental promise of an education system is that almost every child who goes to school will learn how to read. This report outlines evidence showing about one in three Australian school students are not mastering the reading skills they need.
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Hydrogen: hype, hope, or hard work?
Hydrogen can help Australia hit net-zero carbon emissions. This report calls on the Australian government to promote hydrogen use in the production of ammonia, alumina and iron.