Grattan Programs
Grattan Institute aims to advance Australia as a liberal democracy in a globalised economy. This requires personal fulfillment and meaningful social interaction in a sustainable way. Economic growth is an important means, but not the only means, to these ends. Successful public policy often lies in finding the best trade-off between these values, rather than maximising any one in particular.
Consistent with Grattan Institute’s independent stance, we do not bring a pre-determined view about the appropriate role for governments, markets, and other institutions; rather the best solution will often depend on the particular context.
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Cities
Home to over two thirds of the Australian population, the bulk of GDP and jobs, and at the frontline of climate change, Australia’s cities matter. Transport, utility, and social infrastructure constraints are amongst Australia’s most acute challenges today; they will be compounded by future population growth. More...
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Energy
The Energy Program examines how Australia might substantially reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, while maintaining reliable and affordable energy essential to modern industrial economies. More...
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Health
There have been huge changes in medical practice over the past 20 years, including advances in the fields of cardiovascular disease, orthopaedics and cancer. Many of these were introduced through major teaching hospitals. Continuing advances in medical research and technology (including information technology) in coming years will offer yet further opportunities to improve patients’ survival and quality of life. More...
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Productivity Growth
Productivity growth is the most important determinant of long run improvements in any country's sustainable standard of living. After decades of decline relative to other countries, Australia substantially improved its productivity performance in the 1990s. However productivity growth has slowed substantially during the current decade. More...
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School Education
The school education program of the Grattan Institute aims to improve school outcomes across sectors, across Australia. More...
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Higher Education
From this year public universities will be able to enrol unlimited numbers of students, as the Government seeks to lift the proportion of young Australians with a degree from 35% to 40% by 2025. Meeting the target will be costly for taxpayers and challenging for universities.More...
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Australian Perspectives
Views and comment on what matters to Australia. More...
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