Political parties spent almost half a billion dollars in the year leading up to the 2025 federal election. Big-money campaigns mean politicians spend more time chasing donations, and risk giving maj

In areas groaning under pressure, it’s not just One Nation’s stance on migration that appeals to voters.

Our local roads are in a state of dangerous disrepair, especially in the bush, and they’re only going to get worse without an extra $1 billion in funding each year.

Aruna Sathanapally, CEO of the Grattan Institute and Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, analyse the latest data.

Of course the PM attends ‘lots of dinners’. But we should be confident he is there for the ideas, not the money.

The latest Clean Energy Solutions Index found overall approval for the transition rose by one point over the past year. The score of 61 out of 100 is below what the lead researcher believes is needed...

Paid work can be a pathway to independence, purpose, and connection — but Australians with disability are far less likely to be employed than everyone else, especially those with high support needs. M

Australians visit the pharmacy more than any other health service. But what's happening behind the scenes? How does the price you pay at the counter get set? How's the pharmacy sector funded? For yea

Born at a Carlton cafe nearly 20 years ago, how influential has the Grattan Institute been, is it a haven for bureaucratic lefties and what does its future hold?

The NDIS is one of the central fiscal bets of the federal budget. In this podcast, our disability experts discuss what the government's proposed reforms will really cost — and what needs to change. I

Australians who use the National Disability Insurance Scheme are facing an anxious wait with political gridlock in Canberra. The Federal Government, Greens and Coalition have been considering post-bud...

There are ways to fix it and it's not all about bulk-billing.

ANALYSIS: The coming budget provides an opportunity to make tax reforms that help keep the nation afloat during the present crisis, while providing equity and balance for future generations.

With the 2026 federal budget just two weeks away, Grattan Institute CEO Dr. Aruna Sathanapally joins Deputy Program Director of Energy and Climate Change Hamish McKenzie to unpack what could be one of

The real test will be whether this ambitious agenda can be delivered at pace and translate into enduring system change.