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Kate Griffiths

@_kgriffiths

Chief of Staff and Deputy Program Director at Grattan Institute. Australian policy and research.

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Joined May 2013
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Grattan’s 2025 Orange Book is out today with policy priorities for the next federal government (whoever is elected). Dip into it here: grattan.edu.au/report/orange… #auspol @GrattanInst
Orange Book 2025: Policy priorities for the federal government - Grattan Institute

Orange Book 2025: Policy priorities for the federal government - Grattan Institute

Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity – provided our political leaders confront five long-standing domestic policy challenges.

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Australia is one of the world's leading democracies, but we're not immune from the pressures causing backsliding overseas. @_kgriffiths @GrattanInst @mattdbowes theconversation.com/to-stop-…
To stop Australian democracy going the way of the US, here’s what we need to do

To stop Australian democracy going the way of the US, here’s what we need to do

Australia is one of the world’s leading democracies, but we’re not immune from the pressures causing backsliding overseas.

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Integrity was a key issue at the 2022 election… so where are we now and what next? My take on priorities for the next government - whoever wins on Saturday - to strengthen our policy-making institutions #auspol @GrattanInst @ConversationEDU theconversation.com/3-years-…
3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?

3 years on from the ‘integrity’ election, how is Australia tracking on corruption reforms?

Whoever forms government after this weekend, here are 5 key areas to get better value for taxpayers’ money and reduce the sway of powerful lobby groups over policy.

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Australians are being left in the dark about who's donating big money to the political parties in this election campaign. Our 'integrity in government' expert, @_kgriffiths, details what we know, what we don't, and what we should abc.net.au/listen/programs/a… #auspol #Election2025
Your questions: Is Gina Rinehart an oligarch? - ABC listen

Your questions: Is Gina Rinehart an oligarch? - ABC listen

We won’t know until after this election who has donated to the political parties for this campaign and how much they’ve handed over.  But voters are sceptical, with some of our listeners questioning...

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Find out what policies should be on the agenda of whoever wins the election – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – on our latest podcast, with Aruna Sathanapally, @tony_r_wood and @_kgriffiths. buff.ly/N8ltNol #auspol
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Australia is facing 5 big challenges. And the clock is ticking… @_kgriffiths buff.ly/DMVtafn #auspol
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Australia could be on the cusp of a new wave of prosperity. But the election winner – whether Labor or Coalition, majority or minority – must confront 5 big policy challenges. Our new Orange Book sets the path to a more prosperous Australia. grattan.edu.au/report/orange… #auspol
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There’s plenty to unpick in the new federal donations data, but one glaring problem - my latest @GrattanInst analysis with Jess Geraghty theconversation.com/politica…
Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

While there’s plenty of information in the latest data disclosure, Australians are still in the dark about exactly who funds our political parties at election time.

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"Intergenerational equity is not a zero-sum game." Last night, Grattan CEO Aruna Sathanapally addressed the ASIC Annual Forum on how Australia can better bridge the generations. Read her full speech online: buff.ly/3OcN48B #auspol
A photograph of Grattan Institute CEO Aruna Sathanapally, speaking at the ASIC Annual Dinner 2024. She is standing at a lectern wearing an aqua dress, in front of a crowded room.

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Our CEO Aruna Sathanapally gave a cracking speech last night on the critical role of inclusive institutions in Australia’s long term prosperity @GrattanInst #auspol grattan.edu.au/news/bridging…
Bridging generations - Grattan Institute

Bridging generations - Grattan Institute

Older Australians benefitted from Australia’s golden run. Now, they're in a strong position to set us up for an equally prosperous future.

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When the forerunner of Medicare was established, dental care was left out. Australians are still suffering the consequences half a century later. Adding dental to Medicare would be costly but worth it, writes @PeterBreadon and @_kgriffiths @GrattanInst theconversation.com/why-isnt…
Why isn’t dental included in Medicare? It’s time to change this – here’s how

Why isn’t dental included in Medicare? It’s time to change this – here’s how

More Australians delay or skip dental care because of cost than their peers in most wealthy countries. Adding dental to Medicare wouldn’t be easy, but it would vastly improve Australians’ health.

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Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world. Australia should: 🚫 Ban gambling ads 🎰 Introduce loss limits on pokies and online gambling 📉 Progressively cut the number of pokies in each state Our new report shows how governments should prevent gambling harm. buff.ly/4gaJNDp #auspol
Graph showing Australia has the world's highest gambling losses per adult, in 2022, in AUD. $1,635, ahead of nearest being Hong Kong with $1,284

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New data show Australia’s gambling losses continue to grow, jumping to $32 billion in 2022-23. The two main culprits remain the same: pokies and betting. Governments need to step up with better regulation. Our report shows how buff.ly/4gaJNDp #auspol
Chart showing that Australians lost $32 billion gambling in 2022-23

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Why should Australia ban gambling advertising? And would a partial ban go far enough? @_kgriffiths and Elizabeth Baldwin tackle this and more on our latest podcast, discussing their new report, A better bet: How Australia should prevent gambling harm. buff.ly/4e6Mogs #auspol
Quote graphic from Kate Griffiths, Democracy Deputy Program Director; ‘Gambling ads don’t offer much social benefit at all, and there is a high cost. This is an easy one on the evidence. We should be banning them.’

ALT Quote graphic from Kate Griffiths, Democracy Deputy Program Director; ‘Gambling ads don’t offer much social benefit at all, and there is a high cost. This is an easy one on the evidence. We should be banning them.’

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Gambling causes serious harm in Australia. @_kgriffiths and colleagues from @GrattanInst outline a plan to curb it. theconversation.com/gambling…
Gambling is causing great harm. Here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favour

Gambling is causing great harm. Here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favour

Current regulations are not enough – we need an advertising ban and loss limits to reduce Australians’ huge gambling losses and the harm it causes.

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Gambling is everywhere: in pubs, clubs, and on our screens. It’s no wonder Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world. A thread on how we got here – and how governments can help prevent gambling harm. #auspol
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Our new @GrattanInst report on gambling in Australia is out today. Here are the highlights in @ConversationEDU theconversation.com/gambling…
Gambling is causing great harm. Here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favour

Gambling is causing great harm. Here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favour

Current regulations are not enough – we need an advertising ban and loss limits to reduce Australians’ huge gambling losses and the harm it causes.

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How to slay the gambling dragon Compelling new ⁦@GrattanInst⁩ report by CEO Aruna Sathanapally, ⁦@_kgriffiths⁩, and Elizabeth Baldwin #auspol #pokies grattan.edu.au/report/a-bett…
A better bet: How Australia should prevent gambling harm

A better bet: How Australia should prevent gambling harm

Australia should ban gambling ads and introduce loss limits on pokies and online betting to stop the industry causing more harm.

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Find out whether the 2024 NSW Budget tackled the key issues facing the state in our latest podcast with Aruna Sathanapally and @_kgriffiths. buff.ly/4c86hCM #NSWpol
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South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits theconversation.com/south-au… via @ConversationEDU
South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

Banning political donations may sound like a good idea, but Peter Malinauskas’ plan raises political and legal risks.

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