Exciting live salons are on the horizon, focusing on critical Australian policy issues like immigration and housing ahead of the 2025 federal election. Engaging expert guests will spark discussions and audience interactions in major cities. The podcast also delves into Australia's pandemic response, showcasing insights from economists about the role of state capacity in managing crises and the effectiveness of programs like JobKeeper. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of pressing national challenges!
The podcast discusses upcoming live salons in Sydney and Melbourne focused on pressing Australian policy issues ahead of the 2025 federal election.
Expert guests will provide insights into immigration policy and state capacity, illustrating how these factors impact Australia’s demographic and economic landscape.
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Upcoming Salons on Key Policy Issues
A series of live conversational salons will be hosted in Sydney and Melbourne, focusing on various Australian policy issues, including immigration, inequality, housing, and defense. The salons will involve expert guests and will follow a format of a live recording followed by audience questions and informal discussions. Each event will be limited to 50 to 100 attendees to ensure intimate and high-quality interactions. The salons aim to create a platform for thoughtful dialogue in light of the upcoming federal election in early 2025.
Highlighting the Immigration Salon
The first salon will feature Abel Rizvi, a key architect of Australia’s modern migration system, discussing immigration policy, which has been a focal point in public discourse and is anticipated to be central in the forthcoming election. Rizvi will address the significant changes made in 2001 that boosted skilled migration and transformed education into a major export sector for Australia. This salon will provide insights into the intricacies of well-managed migration and its implications for issues like housing affordability. Attendees can expect a rich discussion regarding how immigration and policy have shaped Australia’s demographic and economic landscape over the past two decades.
Exploring State Capacity in Policy Responses
The salon featuring Richard Holden and Stephen Hamilton on state capacity will delve into how effectively the Australian government meets its policy goals, especially during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion will highlight the significance of the Single Touch Payroll system, which played a crucial role in the success of the JobKeeper program during lockdowns, illustrating Australia's high state capacity. This conversation aims to uncover the factors contributing to Australia’s effective administrative framework and the paradox of its adept economic response coupled with challenges in vaccine procurement. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how government efficiency can directly influence policy outcomes in a crisis.
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Announcement of Upcoming Live Salons on Australian Policy Issues