The Policy Shop

Politics & Society

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Tracing a path to an Australian republic

Is it time to reconsider Australia’s future as a republic?

Politics & Society

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Podcast

Fighting for recognition

What are the best legal avenues for moving beyond rhetoric about Indigenous self-determination, to genuine action and empowerment?

Sciences & Technology

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Podcast

How does gender diversity improve science?

Men continue to outnumber women in science, technology, engineering and maths professions; what has been the effect of this predominantly male lens?

Education

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Podcast

Academic freedom & free speech in Universities

Professor Adrienne Stone and John Roskam debate the freedom to offend, the nature of expertise and the state of academic freedom in Australia and around the world

Politics & Society

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Podcast

A new model for public policy?

Examining Nicholas Gruen’s proposal for an Evaluator General to ensure policy is genuinely evidence-based

Politics & Society

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Podcast

Is democracy dying before our eyes?

Yascha Mounk considers what the international rise of populism means for the future democracy, and how we can save it

Politics & Society

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Does Australia have a gambling problem?

Australia is the world’s most prolific gambling nation

Politics & Society

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Podcast

Why we shouldn’t fear old age

As many of us look forward to living a healthy life for longer, Martha Nussbaum and Saul Levmore say it’s time to think differently about ageing

Sciences & Technology

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Podcast

Is any job safe from the march of the machines?

Richard Susskind argues professions are a relic from print-based society, and white collars workers like lawyers, consultants and accountants need to brace for change

Politics & Society

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Podcast

The problem with being young in India

India has the world’s largest youth population but over 30 per cent of 15 - 29 year olds are unemployed, presenting a huge challenge