Opinion: Australia must avoid America’s demographic stagnation Editors' Picks The permanent loss of population from border closures is not just a technical assumption, it is a policy choice. The government should fund a scaled-up…
Will the population freeze allow our big cities to catch up on infrastructure? Thursday October 29, 2020 By Glen Searle and Crystal Legacy Economy & Industry A deep analysis of the costs and benefits of big city population growth for state government finances should provide the basis for a new federal-state…
Paid parental leave needs an overhaul if governments want us to have ‘one for the country’ Monday September 14, 2020 By Sarah Duffy, Michelle OShea and Patrick van Esch Economy & Industry As Australia and New Zealand face the realities of slow growth, or even a decline in population, it’s time to ask if their governments are…
This century will see massive shifts in the global population, economy, and power structure Friday July 17, 2020 By Vanessa Bates Ramirez Editors' Picks The US will reach its projected peak of 364 million people in 2062, then fall to 336 million by 2100. This would make the US…
Premium Expert briefings Can we thrive economically but save the earth at the same time? A review of ‘How We Learned to Prosper Using Fewer Resources―and What Happens Next’ Wednesday February 5, 2020 By Vanessa Bates Ramirez Communications & Technology Andrew McAfee's new book, More from Less: The Surprising Story of How We Learned to Prosper Using Fewer Resources — and What Happens Next, offers…
Premium Trends and research Social mobility, a healthy populace, and household debt: the three big challenges government could solve by investing in young children Tuesday January 28, 2020 By Jack Graham Editors' Picks By 2030, there will be one billion more people walking the earth. That’s one billion extra children who will have a profound impact on society. For…
Promoted How can governments address growing urbanisation? Friday February 1, 2019 By Matt Meakins Sponsored As the Australian population grows and centralises, the needs of urbanised areas evolve and expand. Technology is key to creating the smart cities that will…
Demand for services grows, APS staffing stays the same Monday June 4, 2018 By Stephen Easton Features Tight limits on public service workforce growth can make life difficult for agencies whose services to the public experience ever-growing demand, in line with normal…
Population growth putting pressure on infrastructure, says Treasury boss Wednesday May 2, 2018 By David Donaldson Economy & Industry Victoria's population boom is creating challenges for the state government, but driving significant economic growth, says Treasury boss David Martine.
Generations of reports that never save us from our future Wednesday March 11, 2015 By Vishal Beri Features The Intergenerational Report series has been citing the same problems for years. Yet the fixes on productivity and participation proposed by both sides of politics…
