From the precarity of low income renters to fears of property market collapse, COVID19 has exposed the cracked foundations of Australia’s broken housing system. But why has this situation come about? What: The Henry George Commemorative Address When: 6:30PM Wednesday...
In this Virtual Lunch Room, we investigate the effects of our economic ‘hibernation’ on monopolists. Are those who own our scarcest resources sharing the pain? What: Casual chat in the lunch hour to discuss the economy we’re living in. When: 12:30—1:15PM Wednesday...
When the economy stops, we get a glimpse of how the market really works, and for who. What: Casual chat in the lunch hour to discuss the economy we're living in. When: 12:30—1:15PM April 15 The position of those with extreme market power, of monopoly interests, has...
Who wins and loses from higher compulsory super contributions? March 5 | 6:30pm | Prosper HQ, Level 1/64 Harcourt St North Melbourne Superannuation is widely supported by Australians and is considered a key pillar in retirement savings. But is the system still...
1pm, Dec 4th Parliament House How financial and fiscal policy can better support sustainable economic growth With interest rate cuts failing to stop the economic slide, and consistent warnings from our RBA chief that monetary policy cannot do what fiscal stimulus...
6pm, Dec 3rd The Kelvin Club, Melbourne How financial and fiscal policy can better support sustainable economic growth With interest rate cuts failing to stop the economic slide, and consistent warnings from our RBA chief that monetary policy cannot do what fiscal...
Value Capture funding for the future of public transport Well planned public transport creates so much value for our community in terms of access to jobs, city centres, and business. This value can be leveraged to fund the bold projects we need to build if we're to...
Join us for pizza, wine, and a meaty discussion around the latest economic hot topic: universal basic income. When? 6pm, Wednesday 30th October Where? Prosper Australia HQ: Level 1, 64 Harcourt St North Melbourne Leading the discussion this month will be Paul Ross,...
A transcript of Professor Frank Stilwell's presentation to the 128th Annual Henry George Commemorative Dinner, entitled: Land, Labour and Capital: Understanding economic and social problems. Thank you for that nice introduction and thank you for the invitation to come...
Victoria's Big Build: How the heck are we going to pay for all this? Wednesday, September 25th, 6pm The Kelvin Club, 14-30 Melbourne Pl, Melbourne We've tallied it up, and Victoria's transport infrastructure bill is looking like $100 billion. Suburban Rail Loop alone...