Alan Finkel guides us on our national path to green energy; Linda Burney asks us to take the next step in reconciliation; and an introduction to our newly-minted National Anti-Corruption Commission. Read on for the weekly roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy.
Alan Finkel guides us on our national path to green energy. The regional path to green energy, and the transport path to green energy. The economics of the world energy landscape. The geopolitics of the world energy transition. Vale Hugh Saddler – we’ve lost a contributor to Australia’s energy policy.
What the Reserve Bank didn’t do last week, but still might do next month. What has led us to think a budget surplus is good?
Linda Burney asks us to take the next step in reconciliation. Megan Davis puts the legal case for the Voice – in blessedly plain language. Cate Blanchett puts it even more clearly.
An introduction to our newly-minted National Anti-Corruption Commission: it’s impressive. Contemplating what another Trump presidency would mean for Australia (spoiler – it wouldn’t be pleasant).
Artificial intelligence and public policy
What is AI and what might it do? A chat with ChatGPT. The risks of untethered AI – some scary possibilities. How Europe is regulating AI. What Australians think of AI (mainly “she’ll be right mate”).
Where money comes from.
Americans singing with patriotic gusto on July 4
Links to sources of webinars, podcasts and readings
Ian McAuley is a retired lecturer in public finance at the University of Canberra. He can be contacted at “ian” at the domain “ianmcauley.com” .