From Luck to Pluck: The Politics of Australian Reform in an Uncertain Age—The 2026 Freebairn Lecture
In the 2026 Freebairn lecture, I argue that Australia's prosperity can no longer be taken for granted. Despite strong foundations—stable institutions, natural resources and a diverse population — the country faces weakening productivity, unaffordable housing, stagnant wages and a deteriorating global order. I conte...