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Discover the compelling insights of Scott Morrison's vision for the future of Australia in this must-read book, published by Monash University Publishing. With an ISBN of 9781922633033, this BRAND NEW publication from 2022 critically examines the urgent need for increased public spending in areas such as defence, infrastructure, education, health, and climate change. Readers will find a thorough analysis of the complex issues Australia faces, including the tension between government expenditure and the evolving demands of an ageing population and young Australians.
This book explores the historical context behind Australia’s current political landscape and advocates for a shift towards policies that prioritize effective government spending for a better quality of life for all citizens. It draws inspiration from successful models in Nordic countries that provide robust public services, achieving both economic productivity and improved standards of living.
Join the discussion on how Australia can move beyond outdated reform agendas and embrace innovative solutions for contemporary challenges. Whether you are an advocate for social change, a student of politics, or simply eager to understand the future direction of the nation, this book is an essential addition to your collection.
Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922633033
Year: 2022
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Scott Morrison wants to spend a lot more money on defence, the business community wants more spending on infrastructure and education, an ageing population wants better health and aged care, and young Australians want more action on climate change and affordable housing. Each problem requires more public spending, but for decades Australians have been told that the less government spends, the better their lives will be.
Furthermore, while spending more money will be essential to fund more submarines, aged-care nurses and infrastructure, money alone will not solve the problems faced by Australia. Decades of declining standards of accountability and transparency, of privatisation, deregulation and tax cuts, combined with a lack of energy in strengthening the positive role of government, have led to apathy among the public and parliamentarians. We have allowed our public institutions to shrink and atrophy, and our creativity to wane in choosing not just which services government should provide but how best to provide them.
There is a clear alternative: follow the lead of the Nordic countries in the provision of great public health, education, housing and infrastructure, and in doing so boost economic productivity and deliver higher standards of living at lower cost.
It is time to jettison the obsession with the â€unfinished reform agenda’ of the 1990s, to consider the breadth and depth of the new challenges confronting Australia, and to chart a course in which governments take more responsibility for solving the problems that will dominate Australian lives in the years ahead. We must abandon decades of denial that the p
This book explores the historical context behind Australia’s current political landscape and advocates for a shift towards policies that prioritize effective government spending for a better quality of life for all citizens. It draws inspiration from successful models in Nordic countries that provide robust public services, achieving both economic productivity and improved standards of living.
Join the discussion on how Australia can move beyond outdated reform agendas and embrace innovative solutions for contemporary challenges. Whether you are an advocate for social change, a student of politics, or simply eager to understand the future direction of the nation, this book is an essential addition to your collection.
Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922633033
Year: 2022
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Scott Morrison wants to spend a lot more money on defence, the business community wants more spending on infrastructure and education, an ageing population wants better health and aged care, and young Australians want more action on climate change and affordable housing. Each problem requires more public spending, but for decades Australians have been told that the less government spends, the better their lives will be.
Furthermore, while spending more money will be essential to fund more submarines, aged-care nurses and infrastructure, money alone will not solve the problems faced by Australia. Decades of declining standards of accountability and transparency, of privatisation, deregulation and tax cuts, combined with a lack of energy in strengthening the positive role of government, have led to apathy among the public and parliamentarians. We have allowed our public institutions to shrink and atrophy, and our creativity to wane in choosing not just which services government should provide but how best to provide them.
There is a clear alternative: follow the lead of the Nordic countries in the provision of great public health, education, housing and infrastructure, and in doing so boost economic productivity and deliver higher standards of living at lower cost.
It is time to jettison the obsession with the â€unfinished reform agenda’ of the 1990s, to consider the breadth and depth of the new challenges confronting Australia, and to chart a course in which governments take more responsibility for solving the problems that will dominate Australian lives in the years ahead. We must abandon decades of denial that the p