Richard Denniss

Richard Denniss, Co-CEO of the Australia Institute and a public policy commentator, dives deep into the failures of Australia’s university system. He discusses how decades of neoliberal policies have distorted governance and accountability in universities, leading to financial mismanagement. Denniss highlights polling showing Australians believe degrees should be more affordable and critiques the lack of scrutiny universities face. He warns that rising costs threaten social mobility and calls for urgent reform to improve transparency and accountability in the sector.

Richard Denniss, Executive Director of The Australia Institute, delves into the significance of the recent economic roundtable in Canberra. He highlights the pressing issues of sluggish productivity and rising intergenerational inequality, particularly affecting young Australians struggling with housing affordability. Denniss critiques the current focus on corporate interests and discusses the need for ambitious policy changes. He also examines the political landscape shaped by millennials' demands for progressive reforms, emphasizing Labor's unique opportunity to address these challenges.

Join economist Richard Denniss, climate scientist Joelle Gergis, former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, and acclaimed author Tom Keneally in a thought-provoking discussion. They tackle the obfuscation of political language, emphasizing its impact on democracy. Gergis highlights Australia's climate crisis urgency, while Varoufakis critiques technofeudalism. The group also discusses the failures of trickle-down economics, advocating for clearer communication to bridge public understanding and reclaim our shared humanity amidst political division.

Richard Denniss, Executive Director of the Australia Institute, discusses the ongoing cost of living crisis in Australia, highlighting the impact on standard of living. Topics include inflation, government policies, and the potential consequences of the crisis. Denniss raises concerns about the kind of country Australia may become if the crisis persists.

Richard Denniss, Executive Director of the Australia Institute, along with other experts, dissect the October Budget, addressing winners, losers, and missed opportunities. They discuss Australia's revenue problems, the Labor government's budget impact, structural deficit, taxation of gas industry profits, ATO funding, and economic strategies in different nations.