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It's time to vote for happiness and well-being, not mere economic growth. Here's why:

  • Written by Mike Salvaris, Project Manager, Australian National Development Index, Senior Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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As the federal election approaches, we’re expected to drown in slogans like “lower taxes”, “wage growth”, “franking credit reform” or “negative gearing reforms”. These...

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