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One million Australians missing specialist doctor appointments due to cost, report finds

Grattan Institute finds one in 10 Australians now paying $600 a year for specialist appointments

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2025

Victoria’s planning reforms could help solve the housing crisis. But they are under threat

The federal election campaign was dominated by the housing crisis. But the real power to solve it rests with the states.

The Conversation · May 12, 2025

3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?

At the last federal election, the then opposition leader Anthony Albanese pledged to “change the way politics operates in this country”. Integrity was a key issue in 2022, and Australians voted for a change of government and a wave of independents who championed anti-corruption reforms.

The Conversation · May 1, 2025

Most retirees who rent live in poverty. Here’s how boosting rent assistance could help lift them out of it

Most Australians can look forward to a comfortable retirement. More than three in four retirees own their own home, most report feeling comfortable financially, and few suffer financial stress.

The Conversation · Feb 9, 2025

Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

As federal parliament reconvenes this week, the pre-election buzz is palpable. When will the election be called? Which policies are on the table? And who’s backing whom in this election campaign?

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025

Lifetime pensions urged to make super system easier

A report has called for retirees to be able to buy a lifetime annuity from the federal government to boost their super balance.

AAP · Jan 19, 2025

Superannuation is complicated. A guaranteed government income in retirement would be simpler

Having compulsory super should help create a comfortable and stress-free retirement. But Australia’s super system is too complex for retirees to navigate.

The Conversation · Jan 19, 2025

Getting antivirals for COVID too often depends on where you live and how wealthy you are

Medical experts recommend antivirals for people aged 70 and older who get COVID, and for other groups at risk of severe illness and hospitalisation from COVID.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2024

Call for action to address gambling harm as report finds Australians lose average of $1,600 a year

Grattan Institute says losses in Australia are double those in the US, and poker machines are more common in Australian suburbs than ATMs

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024

Gambling is causing great harm. Here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favour

Gambling harm dwells in the dark, often in the night hours, usually unspoken, yet it casts long shadows across our communities. But the spotlight is finally on gambling and the industry that pulls the strings.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2024