JCL Series: Making Progress - How good policy happens

About this episode

The episode discusses the necessity of big policy reform in Australia to address generational issues.

Is big policy reform still possible? Does Australia have the political will to tackle generational issues such as climate change, the housing crisis, rising inequality and Closing the Gap? Legendary Labor policymaker Jenny Macklin believes that if Australia wants to remain prosperous and fair, big policy reform is not just possible, it's essential. Listen to our May John Cain Lunch, with Labor’s Jenny Macklin and co-author Joel Deane. Purchase "Making Progress: How good policy happens?" here. Visit www.percapita.org.au for more on our research and events. Per Capita's podcasts are recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land.

People in this episode

Guest: Jenny Macklin

Topics covered

• policy reform
• climate change
• housing crisis
• inequality
• Closing the Gap
• political will

Keywords

• policy reform
• climate change
• housing crisis
• inequality
• Closing the Gap
• Jenny Macklin
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Per Capita Australia, Labor

Places: Australia, Wurundjeri land

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