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Read the latest opinion articles inspired by health and medicine research at ANU.
By Dr Babita Bhatt and Prof Israr Qureshi. The federal budget has gained significant attention for supporting those most in need by delivering cost-of-living relief and strengthening Medicare. But it also recognises that some problems cannot be overcome with one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Analysis and opinion | 9 Sep 2021
A social divide is emerging. Here's how to keep it together
There is a new divide in Australian society; the vaccinated versus the non-vaccinated.
Analysis and opinion | 23 Aug 2021
Why men need to work like a woman
The yardsticks we use to measure gender equality in the workplace — women working the high-flying jobs traditionally held by men and equal pay for equal work — are sizing-up a broken system.
Analysis and opinion | 13 Aug 2021
Feeling the winter blues? You’re not alone
A combination of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures can lead most of us into a winter hibernation. And whilst that is great for bears, it is not so great for humans.
Analysis and opinion | 25 Jun 2021
Policy Forum Pod: Learning from the Black Summer
It’s an experience no Australian wants to relive, but bushfire seasons like that of 2019/2020 are likely to increase in frequency due to climate change.
Analysis and opinion | 10 May 2021
Policy Forum Pod: A vision for a healthy Australia
Experts in the social determinants of health Sharon Friel and Sandro Demaio join hosts Arnagretta Hunter and Sharon Bessell to discuss realising the vision of a healthy Australia by 2030.
Analysis and opinion, News | 27 Jan 2021
COVID pandemic can help bridge rich-poor divide
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic is fertile ground to address global inequities and create a more equal world.
Analysis and opinion | 18 Dec 2020
Policy Forum Pod: The wellbeing economy - lessons for the future
Alook back on the year, and our special mini-series on the wellbeing economy.
Analysis and opinion | 11 Dec 2020
Policy Forum Pod: The wellbeing economy - democratic repair in disconnected times
On this episode in our special Policy Forum Pod mini-series on the wellbeing economy, Carolyn Hendriks and Millie Rooney join us to discuss how people and communities are bypassing politicians and policymakers to pursue a positive vision for Australia’s future.
Analysis and opinion | 9 Dec 2020
The rise of commercial milk formulas and why it matters for the world’s women and children
Breastfeeding can play an especially important role in early-life nutrition. It can benefit children’s future school performance and economic prospects in later life, as well as the mother’s health.
Analysis and opinion | 4 Dec 2020
Policy Forum Pod: The wellbeing economy - a healthier human future
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how deeply interconnected health and economics are. But can policymakers put health front-and-centre of economic conversations beyond the pandemic?
