Andrew Baker
Andrew Baker is a policy analyst with the Social Foundations Program at the Centre for Independent Studies. His research will focus on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, welfare reform, pensions, family payments, parental leave and other social policy issues.
Prior to joining the CIS, Andrew worked in a policy research and advisory capacity for several members of the Australian Senate. Andrew has a Masters in Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne and a BA (Hons) in Philosophy from Monash University.
Articles by Andrew Baker
Increasing Newstart would be a costly failure
The campaign to increase the base rate of Newstart Allowance has focused on the hand to mouth existence of those…... Read more
The NDIS will cost us more than we’re being told
It’s official, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will cost taxpayers around $22 billion a year (gross) in its first…... Read more
You’ve got mail. ASIO wants to read it. All of it.
The government wants to be your Facebook friend, follow you on Twitter, read your emails and text messages, and know…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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choice ringside rantings
From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
