Article
Growing numbers of renters are trapped for years in homes they can’t afford
New evidence from the Productivity Commission shows almost half of “rent-burdened” private tenants are likely to remain stuck in this situation for at least half a decade.
Article
Climate change poses a ‘direct threat’ to Australia’s national security. It must be a political priority
A Senate report recommended several measures the government should take to prepare for climate-fuelled migration, natural disasters and conflicts. The response so far has been underwhelming.
Article
Governments took the hard road on clean energy – and consumers are feeling the bumps
Australia's entire coal fleet will retire in the next few decades. The federal government's response to the Hazelwood coal plant closure has left a mess – it must do better.
Article
Vital Signs: NBN’s new price plans are too little, too late
The mess made of National Broadband Network was entirely predictable. Politicians forgot three basic lessons from economics.
Article
Australia to attend climate summit empty-handed despite UN pleas to ‘come with a plan’
The UN has asked world leaders to bring concrete climate action plans to this week's summit - and Australia is likely to cop heavy criticism.