The Policy Shop Podcast
1) Tracing a path to an Australian Republic
Since the failure of the 1999 Republican referendum the issue of Australia becoming a Republic has been in a political deep freeze for close to twenty years. Recently however there have been attempts ...Show More
2) Fighting for recognition
The right to self-determination and recognition feature prominently in debates surrounding Indigenous peoples in Australia and indeed around the world. In this episode New Zealand MÄori constitutio...Show More
3) Does gender diversity lead to better science?
What has been the effect on science of a predominately male lens? Why does gender matter when it comes to STEM research? And what can we do to improve female participation in disciplines deemed vital ...Show More
4) Academic freedom and free speech in universities
Attacks on academic freedom have been making headlines. The suppression of academic freedom has been called a âglobal crisisâ by some, while others complain the academy is not challenged enough by dif...Show More
5) A new model for public policy?
It is the eternal struggle of Governments to ensure the taxpayer gets value for money and that services are delivered effectively and fairly. In this episode we examine how we can improve public po...Show More
6) Is democracy dying before our eyes?
From India to Turkey and from Poland to the United States, authoritarian populists have seized power, as the rule of law and the respect for democratic institutions and processes becomes ever more fra...Show More
7) Does Australia have a gambling problem?
Based on per captia spending, Australians are the worldâs most prolific gamblers. In 2017Â Australians lost nearly $24 billion to gambling, more than half poured into pokie machines at pubs and clubs a...Show More
8) Ageing thoughtfully - Nussbaum & Levmore in conversation
The worldâs population is ageing: with virtually every country in the world experiencing growth in the number and proportion of older persons in their population. Philosopher Professor Martha Nussb...Show More
9) What is the future for the professions?
Professor Richard Susskind, IT Adviser to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, argues in this episode that the professions are a relic from print-based society, and white collars workers like ...Show More
10) Timepass - The politics of waiting in India
With two thirds of its 1.2 billion people under the age of 35, India has the worldâs largest youth population, something thatâs both an advantage and a challenge. In this episode of The Policy Shop...Show More