Michael Janda | Experts size up effects of health rebate changes
As both sides of politics put forward their policy suggestions regarding the private health insurance rebate, little is actually being put on the table to provide Australians with an equitable health system. The Government...
FAQ Research | Coal Seam Gas – Behind the Seams
Coal Seam Gas – Behind the Seams, is an exciting and extremely necessary project, run by FAQ Research in conjunction with Crikey, examining all aspects of the Coal Seam Gas issue in the lead up...
Ben Eltham | Is Bank Bashing Justified? Of Course It Is!
Do the banks really deserve all this public loathing? Actually, they do, says Ben Eltham in New Matilda – even if they are profit-making entities subject to market forces. “Australia’s banks [are] a kind...
Miriam Lyons | ABC The Drum, 13 Feb 2012
Hosted by Annabel Crabb, Miriam is joined on the panel by The Chaser’s Julian Morrow, and former liberal advisor Richard Muller. The hot topics for debate include the private health insurance rebate, continued bank...
Michael Mullins | Means Test Won’t Fix Health Funding
There is little doubt that by introducing means testing for the private health insurance rebate, it will result in a small step toward social inclusion in the health care debate. However, this small step...
Mike Steketee | Health Rebate A Very Unfair Plan
The heavy subsidies dished out to private health insurance has increased the equity gap between those who can afford it, and those who can’t. The Howard Government’s goal of an increase in numbers in...
Ross Gittins | Why health cover needs no subsidies
There are few remaining points of ideological difference between the two major parties. When it comes to the funding of healthcare, particularly private health insurance, Ross Gittins can’t see too great a difference. Gittins...
Ben Eltham | How The Economy Became This Year’s Battleground
Both major parties say the economy is their top priority. That sounds great – but will it work? Can either party really explain their policies to the electorate, asks Ben Eltham in New Matilda....
The Social Innovator Dialogues | February Festival 2012
Taking place in February across various cities in Australia, The Social Innovator Dialogues brings internationally renowned leaders in social innovation together with local changemakers, with a view to fostering a dialogue about social innovation...
Mike Seccombe | Economic Hypochondria Down Under
After having lived in the United States for almost six years, Mike Seccombe returned to his homeland of Australia and to report at the just launched The Global Mail. And one of the first...