On this episode of Policy Forum Pod, we ask an expert panel on economics, political marketing and leadership, and citizen engagement, to tackle the troubles with political participation. From protests on the one hand to complete disengagement on the other, our panel give their recommendations on how to get politicians to lend you their ears.

Universities, uniquely, are where research and teaching meet. We need to bring together teachers, researchers, learners, and leaders in a creative environment of knowledge generation and exchange, Brian Schmidt writes. 

Ambitious goals aside, the Indonesian economy won’t be able to keep up without serious labour reform, Asmiati Malik writes.

This week on Democracy Sausage we take a look at whether the lucky country is taking its luck for granted as we dive into the Right to Know campaign, rent-seeking and regulatory capture, and whether Australia needs a bill of rights.

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Despite concerns about using stories in policy, science fiction has a deep impact on policy debates and public understanding, Lindy Orthia writes.

The China-US trade war, Trump’s reckless use of Twitter, and now the new currency war will only lead to increased uncertainty, less private investment, and further slowdown in economic growth, Warwick McKibbin writes.