John Hewson is a professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU, and a former Liberal opposition leader.
In today's very uncertain and unpredictable world of politics, it is difficult to be very sure about much. Yet, as sure as I can be, the Turnbull government will not win the next election by moving further and further to the "right".
"I believe in markets, but I want them to work for the greater benefit of our society, not just a privileged few."
Our housing crisis has two main dimensions. Not surprisingly, there are no quick and easy solutions to either.
When I first got involved in public policy in the early 1970s, I did so in the belief that good, evidence-based policy would be good politics, and ensure good government, with a relatively short lag.
The public interest in, and debate about, Mike Baird's appointment to the NAB is both welcome and understandable, especially occurring so soon after his resignation as Premier.
If we were to advertise ministerial posts to attract those with the necessary competence, very few indeed, if any, of the current lot would be appointed.
The NEM has become the National Electricity Mess, nee Market – more broadly, power mess – a national embarrassment.
Underemployment is approaching double the unemployment rate.
When US President Donald Trump says "America First", take it that he also means "America Only".
John Hewson on why it's time to rise above Trump.
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