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Discover the insightful exploration of Australia's elusive public policy in 'Who Dares Loses: Pariah Policies'. Written by renowned authors Wayne Errington and Peter van Onselen, this brand new book, published in 2021 by Monash University Publishing, delves into the critical question: Why does Australia swing between boldness and caution in its public policy decisions? The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted an unexpected tolerance for policy innovation within the Australian political arena, contrasting starkly with the restraint evident over the last two decades.
As we approach another election, both major parties seem inclined towards policy conservatism—a trend that this book critically examines. In addressing vital issues such as climate change, the authors argue that framing it as an emergency won't suffice against entrenched interests that hinder meaningful governmental response.
Moreover, this thought-provoking text scrutinizes the relationship between revenue generation and policy challenges, including social inequality and welfare reform. Labor's modest tax proposals from the 2019 election are also critiqued, revealing a reliance on a flawed tax system that demands innovative solutions.
Notably, 'Who Dares Loses' presents actionable insights into alternative revenue sources and spending reforms, urging readers to reflect on the limited debates surrounding welfare and public services. Join the conversation on the future of Australian policy-making and explore ideas that have long been marginalized yet hold the potential to spark much-needed progress.
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: 9781922464637. Year: 2021. Publisher: Monash University Publishing.
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: 9781922464637
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Why does Australia go through cycles of public policy boldness and timidity? The COVID-19 crisis has shown that the Australian political system has much more tolerance for policy innovation than appeared to be the case on the evidence of the previous twenty years. As another election approaches, though, the signs are that both major parties are keen for a return to policy caution. In Who Dares Loses: Pariah Policies, Wayne Errington and Peter van Onselen explain the political constraints on policymakers and the ways in which they are changing.
The obvious comparison to the policy urgency of COVID-19 is climate change, where successive governments have failed to rise to the challenge. Framing climate change as an emergency won’t make any difference to the web of interests that has prevented an effective response from Australian governments. However, climate change is one of a series of issues where the major parties are less than frank with voters. The need to raise revenue to deal with such policy problems, as well as social inequality, has to be front and centre.
Labor took some modest tax proposals to the 2019 election but hasn’t dealt with the underlying problem: Australian’s tax system relies too much on personal and corporate income. This book suggests alternative sources of revenue and spending reforms. In addition, it examines the limited debates over welfare, Medicare and public broadcasting.
Some of these ideas have been around for decades. Others are the product of new technology. What they have in common is that they are good ideas that have become pariahs when it comes to government action.
As we approach another election, both major parties seem inclined towards policy conservatism—a trend that this book critically examines. In addressing vital issues such as climate change, the authors argue that framing it as an emergency won't suffice against entrenched interests that hinder meaningful governmental response.
Moreover, this thought-provoking text scrutinizes the relationship between revenue generation and policy challenges, including social inequality and welfare reform. Labor's modest tax proposals from the 2019 election are also critiqued, revealing a reliance on a flawed tax system that demands innovative solutions.
Notably, 'Who Dares Loses' presents actionable insights into alternative revenue sources and spending reforms, urging readers to reflect on the limited debates surrounding welfare and public services. Join the conversation on the future of Australian policy-making and explore ideas that have long been marginalized yet hold the potential to spark much-needed progress.
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: 9781922464637. Year: 2021. Publisher: Monash University Publishing.
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: 9781922464637
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
Why does Australia go through cycles of public policy boldness and timidity? The COVID-19 crisis has shown that the Australian political system has much more tolerance for policy innovation than appeared to be the case on the evidence of the previous twenty years. As another election approaches, though, the signs are that both major parties are keen for a return to policy caution. In Who Dares Loses: Pariah Policies, Wayne Errington and Peter van Onselen explain the political constraints on policymakers and the ways in which they are changing.
The obvious comparison to the policy urgency of COVID-19 is climate change, where successive governments have failed to rise to the challenge. Framing climate change as an emergency won’t make any difference to the web of interests that has prevented an effective response from Australian governments. However, climate change is one of a series of issues where the major parties are less than frank with voters. The need to raise revenue to deal with such policy problems, as well as social inequality, has to be front and centre.
Labor took some modest tax proposals to the 2019 election but hasn’t dealt with the underlying problem: Australian’s tax system relies too much on personal and corporate income. This book suggests alternative sources of revenue and spending reforms. In addition, it examines the limited debates over welfare, Medicare and public broadcasting.
Some of these ideas have been around for decades. Others are the product of new technology. What they have in common is that they are good ideas that have become pariahs when it comes to government action.