Jim Chalmers
961,027 reasons why budget flexibility is working
We shouldn’t allow the usual argy bargy about budget-week ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ obscure Australia’s overall economic and budgetary successes. Jim’s article was first published by The Drum Opinion on 13 May 2013. The news last Thursday that 961,027 jobs have … Read More
A New Book from Chifley’s Executive Director
For the last few months I’ve been working on a book about the politics of the global financial crisis in Australia and lessons for the future, and I’m pleased to say it has been scheduled for publication and release by … Read More
More straight talk and less budget scaremongering
We’re seeing signs this year of a mature conversation about the tough budget decisions Australia must make in light of lower tax revenues. But we’re also seeing the usual scaremongering. Jim’s article was first published by The Drum Opinion on … Read More
Pupils more important than politics
We Queenslanders are a parochial lot, and we admire our politicians when they stand up for the state’s interests. Jim’s article was first published by the Sydney Morning Herald on 24 April 2013. But there is a limit to parochialism … Read More
At Stake in Our Schools
Everyone around the Council of Australian Governments table in Canberra tomorrow needs to put parents and pupils before politics and parochialism. Jim’s article was first published by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald on 18 April 2013. There’ll be a … Read More
Don’t let the permanent backlash stop education reform
For Australians who think our country can do better than cynical game-playing, the Prime Minister’s ambitious and visionary schools plan is their chance to unite behind a big national project. First published by The Drum Unleashed on 15 April 2013. … Read More
Policy off a Long Run
Critics of the superannuation policy process don’t understand that you can have a long policy run-up, or less of the damaging speculation, but not both. Jim’s article was published by The Age, The Brisbane Times and The Sydney Morning Herald on … Read More
Liberal Dose of Hypocrisy on Super
The absurdity of the Liberal Party’s outrage over superannuation concessions for the most wealthy in our society knows no bounds. A cursory look back at their positions over time reveals a stunning level of hypocrisy, even by their vastly diminished … Read More
Slash and Burn
The Institute of Public Affairs has given us a sneak preview of the savage cuts Australians could expect if Tony Abbott were to become Prime Minister. The Liberal Party should be thankful that with kids’ sport, messy lawns and supermarkets … Read More
Dodging the austerity bullet
Anyone who thinks Australia’s Labor Government hasn’t got it right on the economy need only look at Britain’s woes under the Conservatives. In judging economic policies, it is best to consider not just what happened after a given policy came … Read More
Cameron Clyne
Cameron Clyne is the former CEO of National Australia Bank and now chairman of advisory firm Camel Partners and a
Catherine King
Catherine King is the Shadow Minister for Health and Member for Ballarat.
Cilla DeLacy
Cilla has 20 years’ experience in public policy and corporate strategy across the water, land use planning and environmental management
David Coats
David Coats is in Australia as a Visitor at the Chifley Research Centre. He is a research fellow at the
Gabrielle Kuiper
Dr Gabrielle Kuiper has a background in science, sustainability and urban planning. She was previously Senior Adviser, Climate Change, Energy
Jim Chalmers
Jim Chalmers MP is Shadow Minister for Finance, and the federal Labor Member for Rankin. Prior to his election
Linda Tirado
Linda Tirado is a completely average American. She also has good rants about how much it sucks to be poor
Terri Butler
Terri Butler is the federal Labor Member for Griffith, Queensland.
Tim Kennedy
Tim Kennedy is national secretary of the National Union of Workers, organising for secure jobs and a fair Australia.
