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Might the bushfire crisis be the turning point on climate politics Australian needs?

Written by John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute

The bushfire crisis is big enough to change the government's emissions policy, but it swill need more.Shutterstock

Countries have long periods in which policies change little, and only by increments.

Occasionally there are turning points, when previously intractable policy problems are suddenly resolved, recasting policy for the long term.

Many are...

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Might the bushfire crisis be the turning point on climate politics Australian needs?

As tonnes of illegal tobacco sneak in past our borders, we risk missing a threat that could cost us billions

Amid a surge in energy prices, a windfall tax on gas profits could be the best way to protect households

Insolvencies have spiked – would a law change let more businesses trade their way out of trouble?

As global trade rules falter, how can Australia protect itself from economic coercion?

The shout is fading as Aussies hit their spending limits

Fertiliser costs are soaring amid war in the Middle East. Will your grocery bill follow?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

NBN's new price plans are too little, too late

‘Robotax’ is a symptom of a gap in Australia’s tax laws. Here’s how to fix it

Catch.com.au appoints Brendan Sweeney as new Managing Director

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

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