Summer Reading List for the Prime Minister 2018

REPORT

by John Daley

It’s been an extraordinary year in politics – and no doubt many politicians are well and truly ready for a summer holiday. To help our leaders make the most of their time off, Grattan Institute has curated a list of this year’s must-reads.

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NEWS

14 December 2018

Morrison’s health handout is bad policy (but might be good politics)

The PM’s $1.25 billion Community Health and Hospitals Program is a policy fail. It sets back Commonwealth-state relations by decades; it’s unclear exactly how much money will actually be provided; and it appears designed to shore up support in marginal seats.

NEWS

12 December 2018

Three things high school graduates should keep in mind when they have their ATAR

School leavers across Australia are getting their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank), and in coming weeks will get a chance to update their university course preferences. Here are three things they should keep in mind when finalising their preferences.

NEWS

10 December 2018

Newsflash. The government doesn’t need to break up power companies in order to tame prices. The ACCC says so

The federal Government should consider divestment powers broadly, rather than rushing to introduce them in one sector of the economy, electricity, because of a concern that its prices are too high.

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