Victoria’s COVID childcare announcements explained
5th August 2020
The Conversation: From tomorrow only children of permitted workers will be able to attend childcare in Melbourne, which is under stage 4 restrictions.
COVID lockdown: Childcare closed to most families
4th August 2020
COVID restrictions mean most children in metropolitan Melbourne will no longer be able to attend early childhood education and care for at least six weeks.
Increasing the childcare subsidy will help struggling families — & the economy
17th July 2020
The Conversation: As the Commonwealth's childcare relief package comes to an end, new analysis shows the financial hit to families could mean children miss out on support that's critical for their healthy development.
JobTrainer explained: What is it, who qualifies, what does it pay?
16th July 2020
The Conversation: The Mitchell Institute's Dr Peter Hurley explores the details of the Commonwealth Government's new skills package and whether the policy goes far enough.
Lockdown, relax, repeat: how cities across the globe are going back to coronavirus restrictions
15th July 2020
The WHO reported the world’s largest daily increase during the pandemic. The surge has forced governments across the world to order new lockdowns.
Humanities graduates earn more than those who study science and maths
19th June 2020
Following the Commonwealth's changes to funding rates for courses, Dr Peter Hurley analyses the employment outcomes of students studying different courses.
International students make up more than 30% of population in some Australian suburbs
15th June 2020
A Mitchell Institute report has estimated the amount of international students in various Australian suburbs, and how they contribute to the local economy.
