John Quiggin
The Guardian
Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
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Past articles by John:
Australia’s supermarket duopoly didn’t start the inflation crisis, but it is making it worse
Market concentration is allowing companies to reap record profits while workers and their families struggle to get by → Read More
Jobseeker must be substantially raised in the budget – and there’s a simple way to pay for it
If the stage-three tax cuts were only temporary, there would be no need to delay lifting support for those who need it most → Read More
The RBA review ignores the global failure of inflation management to prevent financial chaos
The RBA review ignores the global failure of inflation management to prevent financial chaos → Read More
'Red Alert' is a paper tiger
As Nine newspapers attempt to spread panic about a Chinese invasion, Professor John Quiggin explains why the logistics of such an event happening are unrealistic. → Read More
Damning report exposes Adani's corporate cons
A report condemning the Adani Group's history of alleged fraud, bullying and criminal acts has the potential to destroy what's left of the company's reputation. → Read More
Voice referendum: The devil is in the lack of detail
Leaving the establishment of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to a referendum without a clearly defined model is a move headed for defeat. → Read More
Mining moguls enjoy hot coal prices while global heating stuffs the nation
As ordinary Australians suffer from the disaster of climate change, mining companies are recording massive profits and often paying little or nothing in tax. → Read More
It's good news week
Amid the chaos of the world, a few global developments have given us hope for a better political, financial and environmental future. → Read More
A 'no first use' U.S. nuclear policy could save the world
A commitment from the U.S. to "no first use" of nuclear weapons could significantly reduce the high risk of a nuclear war. → Read More
Stage 3 tax cuts: The fight is on
With the Federal Budget only weeks away, time is running out for Labor to make the right decision on its Stage 3 tax cuts policy. → Read More
The pros and cons of an Australian president
While much has been discussed about electing an Australian president, more consideration is required before moving forward as a republic. → Read More
Scrapping Stage 3 tax cuts is essential, but won’t be an easy ride
Repealing the Stage 3 tax cuts won't be an easy task, presenting Anthony Albanese with a unique set of challenges. → Read More
The tax cut promise that must now be broken
Despite a potential backlash by the Murdoch press, the time is right for Labor to repeal the planned Stage 3 tax cuts. → Read More
To be real on climate, Labor must end logging of native forests
A significant step toward boosting Labor's lacklustre climate policy would be to end the logging of native forests and dump the disastrous Emissions Reduction Fund inherited from the Coalition. → Read More
Full employment: The promise Albanese must keep
The national skills crisis is influencing PM Anthony Albanese's commitment to full employment. → Read More
Forget inflation — the problem is falling real wages
Wage stagnation is a bigger problem in keeping up with the cost of living than rising inflation. → Read More
If Australia wants a reliable and affordable electricity grid, it needs to return it to public hands
The national electricity market is a failed 1990s experiment. A new government-owned body should take control of the power system → Read More
Now is the perfect time to increase coal royalties to fund Australia’s energy transition
The usual trade-off between maximising revenue while protecting industry’s long-term future no longer applies → Read More
‘Savings’ from Australia’s public service efficiency dividend don’t add up – we should scrap it
The cumulative effect of unplanned cuts is to hollow out the core capacities of government → Read More
What if Trump wins again?
It would be folly to ignore the threat to US democracy. Australia needs to prepare against the possibility. → Read More