The end of Oppenheimer’s nuclear energy dream: Modular reactors supported by ideology alone
https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-end-of-oppenheimers-nuclear-energy-dream-modular-reactors-supported-by-ideology-alone/ Interesting article from a knowledgeable author about the nuclear industry, and the true potential for small reactors (very little, if any).
Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Former_Committees/Aboriginal_and_Torres_Strait_Islander_Voice_Referendum/VoiceReferendum The Australian Parliament ran an Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum earlier this year. They opened the Inquiry to public submissions, and over 3000 people shared their ideas and thoughts. The Committee decided to publish less than 10% of the submission, almost exclusively from VIPs, and the rest were labelled … Read more
The $3.5 trillion Australian prize that has Wall Street salivating – SMH
https://amp.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/wall-street-eyes-a-3-5-trillion-australian-prize-20230725-p5dr3n.html?fbclid=IwAR2zlQgrPo2Wajr85ZSyI7AHimtOEYin9KACycgv4r_9zoQn-j0T8Bv7-ZM
Super Funds could build and maintain affordable housing
What do Super funds spend their funds on? Their total assets are over $3.5 trillion. Do they like to invest in shares? What if they put some of their their money into building and holding affordable rental housing for thousands of families? They would have solid real estate that grows in value over time, they … Read more
The Hunger Gap
https://www.monbiot.com/2023/03/09/the-hunger-gap/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=topic%20optin&utm_campaign=awareness&utm_content=20230728%20econ%20nl&fbclid=IwAR1jlc2vjS2kuaqSNyB7JbtzyO6FJJxVQpG5o7MAWQgE0lR0lt0vQepWjlo
Dark side of the Voice
“Australians, faced with a decision that will change the country forever, are being peppered with information from the Yes and No campaigns… As the vote nears, questions are being asked about who is behind the campaigns… Who is behind the Yes Campaign The Yes campaign consists of a number of different groups including Yes23, The … Read more
CT Group Investigation at Crikey.com.au
https://www.crikey.com.au/topic/crosby-textor-the-ultimate-insiders/ Crosby Textor was the early master of smart polling and cut-through political messaging for conservative politics. But 20 years on, the organisation, rebranded as C|T Group, has moved to the very centre of political power while also acting as lobbyists. In a new Crikey series, investigations editor David Hardaker examines C|T’s unique business model … Read more
AUKUS Subs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-08/aukus-nuke-school-training-australian-navy-submariners/102572156