Learn what makes good public policy at our October ‘Changing public policy’ course. Grattan policy experts Peter Breadon and Trent Wiltshire will teach you how to communicate evidence and navigate reform blockages. Register now: buff.ly/QOXuUOX

Net zero is a mission Australia must accept. The alternative – unchecked climate change – is unthinkable. @tonyrwood.bsky.social buff.ly/2fwrjEg #auspol

This week has been a watershed on Australia’s hard road to net zero. The main game now is implementation, as the spectre of climate change awaits, writes @tonyrwood.bsky.social buff.ly/a62dQev #auspol

‘This week has been a watershed on Australia’s hard road to net zero. The main game now is implementation, as the spectre of climate change awaits.’ The verdict from Grattan Institute energy policy guru Tony Wood in the Financial Review #auspol #emissions #targets www.afr.com/policy/energ...

The Albanese government has finally set a 2035 climate course – and it’s a mission Australia must accept. By Tony Wood from the Grattan Institute in The Conversation #auspol #NetZero #emissions #targets theconversation.com/the-albanese...

With an ageing population, Australia needs more workers. Women, older people, and permanent migrants are key. Our CEO Aruna Sathanapally, and senior researcher Kate Griffiths, explain what can be done to ensure we get the workforce we need. buff.ly/SUaYOVk #auspol

If business wants corporate tax reform, it needs to do more than just call for “lower taxes”. It needs a clear model, a credible way to fund it, and a persuasive case to win over the public, writes Aruna Sathanapally. buff.ly/BTC8day #auspol

Care work has been historically underpaid and undervalued. But with an ageing population, we need to have a tough conversation about how to get more workers in the sector - and who will pay for them. buff.ly/O0FW0VN #auspol

‘Well off the pace’ Grattan Institute education policy expert Amy Haywood slams weak student improvement targets #auspol #schools #funding educationhq.com/news/well-of...

‘We’re going to have to break a few eggs’   Grattan Institute housing policy expert Joey Moloney on the dearth of social housing in our most desirable suburbs   #auspol #springst www.theage.com.au/property/new...

Worried AI might take your job? 🤖 You're not alone. As businesses consider using AI to replace workers to reduce costs, policymakers should start preparing for the risks of disruption. Here's where governments should start. buff.ly/kmnh2ei #auspol

Big policy reform often gets left in the too-hard basket. But smaller policies done well might be a way to a fairer and more productive Australia, writes Aruna Sathanapally. buff.ly/pC6Mk9a #auspol

We're hiring for a Senior Associate/Deputy Program Director for our Energy and Climate Change Program! Our ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the energy sector and related climate change issues, and experience in contributing to policy debates. Apply now at Ethical Jobs: buff.ly/0F3iM1w

It seems like everyone is talking about maths anxiety. But how do we build confidence for students who think they’re ‘no good at maths’? Turns out, great teaching is the key. Jordana Hunter and Nick Parkinson explain why: buff.ly/J2oBn5g #auspol

Australia’s tax system needs reform. The best place to start is rebalancing the personal income tax system. Grattan CEO, Aruna Sathanapally, and Jessica Geraghty explain why. buff.ly/qZTNtFi #auspol

Australia’s workforce is almost evenly split between men and women. Yet fewer than 1 in 4 Australians work in a gender-balanced occupation. Does it matter? Turns out, it’s bad for workers, businesses, and the economy. buff.ly/gnV5sJa #auspol

‘For Australia to seize the opportunities that net zero brings, Australians must feel that net zero is theirs. Something done by them and for them, not to them.’   Alison Reeve from Grattan Institute on Australia’s net-zero challenge   #auspol #climate #farmers grattan.edu.au/news/net-zer...

Politicians love to talk about how education has the power to change lives. They’re right. But Australia’s young people are relying on our leaders to believe what they say and deliver what they promise – genuine equity and excellence in education, and quickly too. buff.ly/2md7ke0 #auspol

Whether you think taxes are too low, too high, or just right, the facts remain. There are better – and fairer – ways of raising the amount of tax Australia needs. Our CEO, Aruna Sathanapally, on how tax reform can help drive productivity growth. buff.ly/KzG1yL8 #auspol

Looking for a great weekend listen? On our latest podcast, CEO Aruna Sathanapally and Senior Associate Jessica Geraghty explain how to build a better tax system for Australia. buff.ly/AFJ7vOW #auspol

Australia needs a tax system to help – not hinder – us in a changing world. Our CEO, Aruna Sathanapally, proposes four major priorities for tax reform in her speech to the Economic Reform Roundtable. Read the full speech on our website: buff.ly/v9Goqbq #auspol

What is productivity? And how might it affect your future work? 🤔 Find out with Trent Wiltshire in this short podcast explainer from Hack. buff.ly/usD0Bi3 #auspol

There’s a straightforward way to boost productivity in Australia. But if you're thinking high-tech, think again... buff.ly/0gyqnuX #auspol

Australia: we need to talk about carbon pricing. @reevealison.bsky.social explains why. buff.ly/urjnmah #auspol

The 2025 NAPLAN results are in. But what do they reveal about the state of education in Australia? Find out on our latest podcast with Amy Haywood and Molly Chapman. buff.ly/aM86hg3 #NAPLAN

One million Australians skip or delay specialist care each year because of the cost. It's time to rein in exorbitant specialist fees. Here's how. buff.ly/cYGXavi #auspol

We’re hiring for an Administration Officer! Join our friendly Central Services team providing support for Grattan’s office and media operations. Apply before 17 August at Ethical Jobs: buff.ly/xemQr1F

We’ve never had the capacity to use storage to balance electricity supply and demand – until now. Here’s what governments should do. buff.ly/85efSl9 #auspol @tonyrwood.bsky.social

Super should be on the tax reform table. Here's why. buff.ly/XLG2mEX #auspol

Extreme specialist fees aren’t due to problems with government funding. Here’s how to rein in costs – for better patient care. buff.ly/lZhVnXA

While we’re exporting gas, we better make sure that we have enough for domestic supply as well. buff.ly/sBPBnRv #auspol @tonyrwood.bsky.social

Green hydrogen is one of the best options to reduce carbon emissions from some industrial processes. But there are 5 things stopping Australia’s hydrogen dream from becoming a reality, writes @reevealison.bsky.social. buff.ly/YGtM55g #auspol

Across the world, GPs can get secure, text-based advice from specialists. These systems resolve 70-90% of cases in primary care without needing a referral. That's why it's time to put specialist advice on every GP’s desktop, writes Peter Breadon. buff.ly/GWxDge6 #auspol

Sign up now for Grattan Academy! 📚💡 The Grattan Academy program for the second half of 2025 is now live. With two courses to elevate your policy skills, this is a training opportunity you won’t want to miss. For more information visit: buff.ly/Co2AeH3

The NDIS has a targeting problem. Lots of people who need support get nothing, yet many on the scheme are poorly served by it. Sam Bennett explains how to fix it - without additional spending.

We worry about the government ‘picking winners’. But the bigger worry is losers picking the government. @reevealison.bsky.social writes:

Australia is facing 3 big health policy challenges. @peterbreadon.bsky.social and Elizabeth Baldwin explain how to address these issues. buff.ly/95yiCCf #auspol

Australia is spending more than ever on disability services, yet many people still don’t get the support they need. Here's how to better support all disabled Australians. buff.ly/MDpTMRw #auspol

At last, some good news on the NDIS. Governments can fix its problems – without spending any extra money.

The NDIS is worth saving. Here’s how to do it. buff.ly/rUSqweC

1/ The National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake. Costs must be reined in – and this can be done in a way that ensures disabled Australians can get the support they need. Here’s how.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has grown too big too fast, and its future is now at stake. Our new report shows how to save the NDIS – and ensure disabled Australians can get the support they need. buff.ly/EFAAlkw #auspol

Miss our webinar on transforming maths teaching? 👩🏫 Catch up on YouTube with Amy Haywood and school leaders from the Entrance Primary School, about how they overhauled their approach to maths. buff.ly/zy2AXW1 #education

The promise was a more comfortable retirement. The reality is a taxpayer-subsidised inheritance scheme. CEO Aruna Sathanapally talks to Grattan’s superannuation policy experts, ‪@brendan-coates.bsky.social‬ and Joey Moloney, as they critique a system that needs reform. buff.ly/s74MKWN #auspol

Australia’s medical specialists system is broken. @peterbreadon.bsky.social‬ and Elizabeth Baldwin share how to fix it. buff.ly/yvhKbYn #auspol

Grattan Institute Webinar: How to transform maths teaching 📅 Thursday 26 June | 7:00-7:45pm AEST Learn from The Entrance Public School – a case study school that has transformed its maths approach with remarkable results. Registration is required – visit buff.ly/d1liDcp

The world of work is being transformed – but what happens next is still up to us. Our CEO, Aruna Sathanapally, writes for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald on the rise of artificial intelligence. buff.ly/jzJDjJu #auspol #AI #work #jobs

We're thrilled to announce that @reevealison.bsky.social has been promoted to the position of Director of Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Program. @tonyrwood.bsky.social who has filled this role for the past 15 years, has been appointed as Senior Fellow for the Program.

Specialist care has been neglected long enough. The federal and state governments need to act now. buff.ly/4POmZTO #auspol

1/ Every year, millions of Australians delay or skip getting the healthcare they need. Why? 💰 High specialist fees for private care. 📅 Months to year-long waits for public care. Here’s what’s happening, and how to fix it. #auspol