By any measure Australia as a nation has made real progress across the board – from economics to social reforms. Fergus Neilson looks at where we are lagging and what we can do to make sure our concerns fall on receptive ears, capable and willing to take action.

This week I am writing about a topic that should concern us all – how to make good policy. This is necessary because, increasingly, governments and public servants seem to forget how to do this, to our detriment. A classic case in point is road safety. The mantra from the police and politicians alike is that speed kills and if we all drive more slowly the road toll will fall.

 

Gerry Harvey should be careful what he wishes before crying out for a "level playing field".