A basic income, or the end of welfare?
The idea of a basic income is attracting interest in countries all around the world. But is it affordable, and what would it mean for the welfare state? (more…)
July 2016 53 minutes
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A precarious position – Indonesia’s workers in the pandemic
Economics and finance | The Pacific
On this episode, we hear from leading Indonesia experts about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on jobs, particularly on vulnerable workers in the country’s massive informal sector. (more…)
July 2020
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A social insecurity system
Economics and finance | The Pacific
Why do so many welfare systems end up punishing people rather than helping them, or doing more harm than good? (more…)
March 2019 53 minutes
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A trip down memory lane
On this episode, we look back on some of our favourite Policy Forum Pod moments ahead of this year’s Australian Podcast Awards. (more…)
September 2020
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A war on drugs, or a war on drug users?
Government and governance | The Pacific
Does Australia have its policy settings right when it comes to regulating drugs? Is it time to change direction and find a way to decriminalise or even legalise certain types of...
February 2019 73 minute listen
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Activism, social justice, fighting for a fairer Australia
Government and governance | The Pacific
On this episode, guest host Kim Cunio speaks with writer and social activist Stephanie Dowrick and Northern Territory-based paediatrician Paul Bauert about fighting for social justice in Australia. (more…)
September 2020
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