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Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity. But the election winner will need to confront 5 big policy challenges: 1. 🌱 Transitioning to net zero 2. 🏠 Tackling the housing crisis 3. 🧑🎓 Deepening talent pools 4. 👵 Meeting the needs of an ageing population 5. 💰 Fixing the structural budget problem These are necessary but difficult reforms. They would transform the lives of Australians. Our new, pre-election Orange Book shows how. Read the book by Aruna Sathanapally, Sam Bennett, Peter Breadon, Brendan Coates, Jordana Hunter, Tony Wood, and Kate Griffiths: https://buff.ly/j0eijrs #auspol #ausecon #AustralianElection2025 #ausvotes

This week, we launched our 2025 Orange Book to a packed audience at the State Library of NSW. 📙    The panel discussed the big policy issues facing Australians coming into the federal election, from our net zero transformation to the cost-of-living crisis.    Hosted by Fran Kelly from the ABC, the panel featured Grattan policy experts including CEO Aruna Sathanapally, and Grattan Program Directors Tony Wood (Energy and Climate Change), Brendan Coates (Housing and Economic Security), and Sam Bennett (Disability).   Thank you to everyone who attended this thought-provoking event. In case you missed it, the event recording is now available on YouTube. https://buff.ly/NJWqUzK   #auspol #ausecon #AustraliaVotes #ausvotes #federalelection

Power prices are set to rise again, even though renewables now account for 40% of the electricity in Australia’s main grid. But why? Aren't renewables meant to be cheap? Tony Wood explains in the The Conversation Australia + NZ why despite the price increase, we're still on the right path to net zero. https://buff.ly/CYJ929L #auspol #energy #energypolicy #springst

Report release day means cake at the Grattan office! 🎂 This spectacular orange cake was created to celebrate the enormous effort by our staff in producing our pre-election Orange Book, which charts the path to a more prosperous Australia. The book wouldn’t be possible without our staff and their months and years of work. To celebrate with us, you can read the book now on our website – sorry, there’s no cake left! https://buff.ly/CnRBsNP #auspol #ausecon #AustraliaVotes2025

As Australia prepares for the 2025 federal election, our new Orange Book identifies the big reforms needed to set Australia on a more prosperous path. Find out what policies should be on the agenda of whoever wins the election – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – on our latest podcast, with Aruna Sathanapally, Tony Wood, and Kate Griffiths. Listen, watch, or read on your favourite platforms: Website with transcript: https://buff.ly/N8ltNol Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/cyD9cTE Spotify: https://buff.ly/S8FwNSO YouTube: https://buff.ly/ErfurZS #auspol #ausecon #ausvotes #australiavotes2025

Exciting news! Grattan Academy is back for 2025. Elevate your policy skills with expert-led courses on shaping public policy and mastering data visualisation. Places are limited. View the full program, and register now, at https://buff.ly/kcLfDpm #publicpolicy #auspol

In recent weeks, there have been measles outbreaks overseas and in Australia. Measles is a deadly and highly contagious disease that can be prevented through vaccination. For decades, Australia has been a global leader in child immunisation. But after child vaccination rates peaked in 2020 at around 95%, we’re now seeing an alarming decline. In our latest podcast, Grattan health policy experts Peter Breadon and Wendy H. discuss these concerning trends and identify what governments can do to boost vaccination rates in Australia. Website with transcript: https://buff.ly/HvSQ0r7 Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/JwfaRxa Spotify: https://buff.ly/w2WmRZK YouTube: https://buff.ly/BcSUYy8 #auspol #healthpolicy #podcast #vaccination

Why is the Consumer Price Index important? Are free doctor visits an economically viable policy? And can a government annuity help Australians have a better retirement? Find out on The Economy, Stupid podcast, where Peter Martin interviews Grattan CEO Aruna Sathanapally and Michael West about the big issues in the Australian economy this week. https://buff.ly/3QE5SyL #auspol #ausecon #podcast

As Australia prepares to head to the polls, Grattan Institute’s experts will discuss the big ideas and necessary reforms to boost living standards. Join our CEO Aruna Sathanapally and a panel of Grattan policy specialists for this special pre-election in-person event to chart the path to a more prosperous Australia. #auspol #2025election

Child vaccination in Australia is falling. We need to boost uptake, or more children may be exposed to preventable diseases. Peter Breadon and Wendy H. explain what governments should do. https://buff.ly/3EQVst0 #auspol #vaccination #health