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Turning luck into pluck: Positioning Australia for an uncertain future
The 2026 Freebairn Lecture with Ms Allegra Spender MP, independent Federal Member for Wentworth, explores a pressing question for modern Australia. Why does our political system produce strong policy ideas comparable to other democracies, yet implement them at a pace slower than ever over the past two decades?
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Roots of Extremism – Social Dynamics and the Long Shadows of History in the Rise of the Nazi Party
The 2026 Griffin Economic History Public Lecture with Professor Hans‑Joachim Voth from the University of Zurich explores the question of how democracies collapse, and why do everyday people come to support extremist movements.
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This is how the 1970s oil shock played out. There are lessons for the economy today
Fuel shocks around the world have destabilised supply chains and increased prices. What can we learn from the oil shock 50 years ago?
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Melbourne Institute expects RBA to increase rates in May, but should consider holding
While the RBA is expected to increase rates, the Melbourne Institutes believes a hold should be considered in order to support households and small businesses.