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Brisbane Times

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The productivity obsession has a measurement problem

The productivity obsession has a measurement problem

The focus on productivity as the key to economic growth ignores the fact that we can’t directly observe productivity. We need better ways to measure...

09.07.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

If productivity can’t be measured (and it can’t, not really), how can we improve it?

When politicians and economists bang on about the need to increase productivity, they’re arguing about a concept that is nothing more than a puff of...

08.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

If productivity can’t be measured (and it can’t, not really), how can we improve it?

When politicians and economists bang on about the need to increase productivity, they’re arguing about a concept that is nothing more than a puff of...

08.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

If productivity can’t be measured (and it can’t, not really), how can we improve it?

When politicians and economists bang on about the need to increase productivity, they’re arguing about a concept that is nothing more than a puff of...

08.07.2026 20

WA Today

Ross Gittins

If productivity can’t be measured (and it can’t, not really), how can we improve it?

When politicians and economists bang on about the need to increase productivity, they’re arguing about a concept that is nothing more than a puff of...

08.07.2026 20

The Age

Ross Gittins

We’re running late on climate, but not out of time

Overshooting the 1.5 degrees target for limiting global warming is not good news but there is progress on renewable energy and electrification.  I...

02.07.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

I’m in two minds about climate change. But not like Hanson

When I decided to check on our progress in limiting climate change, I discovered the news wasn’t good. But then I realised we’re not dead yet.

01.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

I’m in two minds about climate change. But not like Hanson

When I decided to check on our progress in limiting climate change, I discovered the news wasn’t good. But then I realised we’re not dead yet.

01.07.2026 20

WA Today

Ross Gittins

I’m in two minds about climate change. But not like Hanson

When I decided to check on our progress in limiting climate change, I discovered the news wasn’t good. But then I realised we’re not dead yet.

01.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

I’m in two minds about climate change. But not like Hanson

When I decided to check on our progress in limiting climate change, I discovered the news wasn’t good. But then I realised we’re not dead yet.

01.07.2026 20

The Age

Ross Gittins

Gambling reform was quietly taken out with the trash

Labor’s response to calls for a ban on gambling advertising was announced quietly and falls well short of the Murphy report’s recommendations,...

24.06.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

Did the PM try to ‘take out the trash’ with his lame gambling reform? You bet

The government put out a delayed, inadequate response to a report calling for gambling ad reform on budget day. Is it hoping we won’t spot it?

24.06.2026 30

The Age

Ross Gittins

Did the PM try to ‘take out the trash’ with his lame gambling reform? You bet

The government put out a delayed, inadequate response to a report calling for gambling ad reform on budget day. Is it hoping we won’t spot it?

24.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

Did the PM try to ‘take out the trash’ with his lame gambling reform? You bet

The government put out a delayed, inadequate response to a report calling for gambling ad reform on budget day. Is it hoping we won’t spot it?

24.06.2026 20

WA Today

Ross Gittins

Did the PM try to ‘take out the trash’ with his lame gambling reform? You bet

The government put out a delayed, inadequate response to a report calling for gambling ad reform on budget day. Is it hoping we won’t spot it?

24.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

Small relief rises from a tight ship, but there might yet be rough seas ahead

Cost of living handouts are nice, but Sydneysiders will always be hit hardest by things outside their control.

23.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

Normally, I’m a friend of the taxman. But now ...

The Tax Office has a duty to collect what is owed, but rising complaints show the system risks becoming heavy-handed, opaque and too hard to navigate...

17.06.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

Normally, I’m a friend of the taxman. But now ...

Have you tried contacting the Australian Tax Office recently? I have, unsuccessfully, and the taxman owes me money.

17.06.2026 20

The Age

Ross Gittins

Normally, I’m a friend of the taxman. But now ...

Have you tried contacting the Australian Tax Office recently? I have, unsuccessfully, and the taxman owes me money.

17.06.2026 30

WA Today

Ross Gittins

Normally, I’m a friend of the taxman. But now ...

Have you tried contacting the Australian Tax Office recently? I have, unsuccessfully, and the taxman owes me money.

17.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

Normally, I’m a friend of the taxman. But now ...

Have you tried contacting the Australian Tax Office recently? I have, unsuccessfully, and the taxman owes me money.

17.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

Why are voters cranky enough to turn to Hanson? I have a theory

One Nation’s polling surge reflects deeper disillusionment with the major parties, but the real test is whether Labor has the courage to press ahead...

10.06.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

Why are voters cranky enough to turn to Hanson? I have a theory

Both major parties are losing votes to One Nation, but I know whose problem I’d prefer to have.

10.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

Why are voters cranky enough to turn to Hanson? I have a theory

Both major parties are losing votes to One Nation, but I know whose problem I’d prefer to have.

10.06.2026 40

WA Today

Ross Gittins

Why are voters cranky enough to turn to Hanson? I have a theory

Both major parties are losing votes to One Nation, but I know whose problem I’d prefer to have.

10.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

Why are voters cranky enough to turn to Hanson? I have a theory

Both major parties are losing votes to One Nation, but I know whose problem I’d prefer to have.

10.06.2026 30

The Age

Ross Gittins

Cheer up: there’s an 83 per cent chance we won’t be extinct in 100 years

Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves.

03.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

Cheer up: there’s an 83 per cent chance we won’t be extinct in 100 years

Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves.

03.06.2026 30

WA Today

Ross Gittins

Cheer up: there’s an 83 per cent chance we won’t be extinct in 100 years

Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves.

03.06.2026 30

The Age

Ross Gittins

Cheer up: there’s an 83 per cent chance we won’t be extinct in 100 years

Smarter people than me reckon there’s a decent chance the human race could soon be wiped out. Our biggest threat? Ourselves.

03.06.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

It pains me to say nice things about politicians, but this is a good budget

The federal budget takes long-avoided steps to curb housing tax concessions, rein in spending growth and reduce intergenerational unfairness –...

13.05.2026 30

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

It pains me to say nice things about politicians, but this is a good budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this is the budget that will finally do something to correct “intergenerational unfairness”. In which case, it gets a...

13.05.2026 30

The Age

Ross Gittins

It pains me to say nice things about politicians, but this is a good budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this is the budget that will finally do something to correct “intergenerational unfairness”. In which case, it gets a...

13.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

It pains me to say nice things about politicians, but this is a good budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this is the budget that will finally do something to correct “intergenerational unfairness”. In which case, it gets a...

13.05.2026 30

WA Today

Ross Gittins

It pains me to say nice things about politicians, but this is a good budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this is the budget that will finally do something to correct “intergenerational unfairness”. In which case, it gets a...

13.05.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

This concept should turn capitalists from top dogs to lapdogs

What economists don’t tell you about how the economy works. Here, I reveal all.

06.05.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

This concept should turn capitalists from top dogs to lapdogs

What economists don’t tell you about how the economy works. Here, I reveal all.

06.05.2026 40

WA Today

Ross Gittins

This concept should turn capitalists from top dogs to lapdogs

What economists don’t tell you about how the economy works. Here, I reveal all.

06.05.2026 40

The Age

Ross Gittins

This concept should turn capitalists from top dogs to lapdogs

What economists don’t tell you about how the economy works. Here, I reveal all.

06.05.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

The fossil fuel industry is using the Iran war to undermine net zero

The war is like a Trojan horse – it’s being used by oil and gas producers to lobby for “energy security” and fight tax rises.

29.04.2026 40

WA Today

Ross Gittins

The fossil fuel industry is using the Iran war to undermine net zero

The war is like a Trojan horse – it’s being used by oil and gas producers to lobby for “energy security” and fight tax rises.

29.04.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

The fossil fuel industry is using the Iran war to undermine net zero

The war is like a Trojan horse – it’s being used by oil and gas producers to lobby for “energy security” and fight tax rises.

29.04.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

The fossil fuel industry is using the Iran war to undermine net zero

The war is like a Trojan horse – it’s being used by oil and gas producers to lobby for “energy security” and fight tax rises.

29.04.2026 40

The Age

Ross Gittins

Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then

22.04.2026 40

Pearls and Irritations

Ross Gittins

Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then

Those who aren’t doing well in the economy are less likely to be happy with the way our democracy is treating them. That’s a problem for everyone.

22.04.2026 40

WA Today

Ross Gittins

Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then

Those who aren’t doing well in the economy are less likely to be happy with the way our democracy is treating them. That’s a problem for everyone.

22.04.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then

Those who aren’t doing well in the economy are less likely to be happy with the way our democracy is treating them. That’s a problem for everyone.

22.04.2026 40

The Age

Ross Gittins

Lovin’ democracy? You’re probably doing all right, then

Those who aren’t doing well in the economy are less likely to be happy with the way our democracy is treating them. That’s a problem for everyone.

22.04.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Ross Gittins

There’s an easy way to plug a budget black hole, at no cost to voters

Do Australian consumers rate higher than foreign companies? Next month’s budget is the test.

15.04.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Ross Gittins

There’s an easy way to plug a budget black hole, at no cost to voters

Do Australian consumers rate higher than foreign companies? Next month’s budget is the test.

15.04.2026 30

The Age

Ross Gittins