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The federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction target is under serious threat. But does this mean Australia should abandon its commitment to the Paris Agreement?
In our latest podcast, we discuss why Australia is not on track to meet their emissions reduction targets, whether we should abandon the Paris Agreement, and the policies that can help close this emissions gap in the coming years.
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‘There are only two continents in the world where you can’t find a sugary drinks tax. Antarctica and Australia.’
A sugary drinks tax is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve the health of Australians. But we’re lagging behind – more than 100 countries already have a sugary drinks tax, and they’re already seeing positive results.
On our latest podcast, health experts Peter Breadon and Jessica Geraghty explain to host Kat Clay how a sugary drinks tax could help reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes in Australia.
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Missed our speed briefing on why Australia needs a Reading Guarantee? Catch up with Jordana Hunter and Anika Stobart as they present their research - all in 20 minutes!
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Is it time to ban junk food advertising for children? 🍔 🤔
Independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps has introduced a bill into federal parliament that would restrict junk food advertisements aimed at children. This isn’t the first time a ban on junk food advertising has been floated. But there are more reasons than ever to make it happen.
On our latest podcast, Peter Breadon chats to Kat Clay about the bill, and what governments should do to decrease childhood obesity.
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With just one day to go before the Victorian election, catch up with our special policy pitch event with State Library Victoria. Our expert panel dissect the big campaign issues, and how the next government, whether Labor or Coalition, could improve the lives of Victorians through better policy.
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One of the biggest announcements of the October federal Budget was the National Housing Accord, with the goal to build one million new, well-located homes over five years from 2024. Watch host Kat Clay and Economic Policy Program Director, Brendan Coates, discuss this ambitious goal, and how it could ease the housing crisis.
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With massive worker shortages across the country, migration is expected to feature heavily in the upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit, which brings together employers, unions, and governments to discuss the economic challenges facing Australia.
Watch Kat Clay, Head of Digital Communications, in conversation with Brendan Coates, Economic Policy Program Director, discuss what the migration priorities for the government should be at the summit.
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Missed out on our webinar discussing why Australia needs an emissions ceiling for cars? Catch up with the recording to find out how a carbon ceiling works, why it makes sense for Australia, and what complementary policies Australia should implement on the road to net zero.
Featuring Helen Rowe @climateworkscentre, Tony Weber @federalchamberofautomotive5531, and Grattan's Ingrid Burfurd and Marion Terrill.
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Turns out, smashed avocado isn't to blame for millennials' housing woes. 🥑 Find out why millennials do it tougher on our latest podcast with Brendan Coates, Joey Moloney, and Kat Clay.
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