Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
@redrabbleroz.bsky.social
Policy & Research, @cpsu.org.au | Research Fellow, @percapitaaustralia.bsky.social | On the left-wing of the possible | Views are my own🌹✊
https://linktr.ee/ochiu
https://linktr.ee/ochiu
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
The affordability crisis is an inequality crisis. When prices spike in key sectors, it's not just inflation—it's a massive redistribution shock that hits poor households hardest.
In our **new working paper**, we identify the sectors that matter most. A thread 🧵
scholarworks.umass.edu/entities/pub...
In our **new working paper**, we identify the sectors that matter most. A thread 🧵
scholarworks.umass.edu/entities/pub...
December 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The affordability crisis is an inequality crisis. When prices spike in key sectors, it's not just inflation—it's a massive redistribution shock that hits poor households hardest.
In our **new working paper**, we identify the sectors that matter most. A thread 🧵
scholarworks.umass.edu/entities/pub...
In our **new working paper**, we identify the sectors that matter most. A thread 🧵
scholarworks.umass.edu/entities/pub...
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
Barnaby defecting means One Nation now has 5 parliamentarians which entitles it to minority party status & therefore more resources such as additional offices, postage, international travel benefits, more staffers + potentially a party room at APH #auspol
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Barnaby defecting means One Nation now has 5 parliamentarians which entitles it to minority party status & therefore more resources such as additional offices, postage, international travel benefits, more staffers + potentially a party room at APH #auspol
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
‘It feels as if I’m working for the ATO – except for the pay’: test case could put brakes on tax office outsourcing
‘It feels as if I’m working for the ATO – except for the pay’: test case could put brakes on tax office outsourcing
Fair Work Commission case involving ATO could influence viability of many outsourced government service arrangements, expert says
*
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
*
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
Nathan Brunne knows his way around the tax code. In his call centre work, the 25-year-old can recall the correct section of the Australian Taxation Office’s policy manuals when speaking with the public, or helping colleagues.
“I’ve got a pretty photographic memory when it comes to that type of stuff,” says Brunne, who has worked on the ATO phone lines since 2022. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
‘It feels as if I’m working for the ATO – except for the pay’: test case could put brakes on tax office outsourcing
Barnaby defecting means One Nation now has 5 parliamentarians which entitles it to minority party status & therefore more resources such as additional offices, postage, international travel benefits, more staffers + potentially a party room at APH #auspol
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Barnaby defecting means One Nation now has 5 parliamentarians which entitles it to minority party status & therefore more resources such as additional offices, postage, international travel benefits, more staffers + potentially a party room at APH #auspol
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
This week's Tallyroom podcast is essential listening for understanding the modern Australian Labor Party.
👏 friends of POP: host @benraue.com in conversation with @redrabbleroz.bsky.social
www.tallyroom.com.au/63678
👏 friends of POP: host @benraue.com in conversation with @redrabbleroz.bsky.social
www.tallyroom.com.au/63678
Podcast #159 – The Labor factions
Ben was joined this week by Osmond Chiu, Per Capita research fellow and contributor editor for the Labor Left magazine Challenge, to discuss the factions of the Australian Labor Party. Read Osmond&…
www.tallyroom.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This week's Tallyroom podcast is essential listening for understanding the modern Australian Labor Party.
👏 friends of POP: host @benraue.com in conversation with @redrabbleroz.bsky.social
www.tallyroom.com.au/63678
👏 friends of POP: host @benraue.com in conversation with @redrabbleroz.bsky.social
www.tallyroom.com.au/63678
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
"Gen X is the greatest generation"
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"Gen X is the greatest generation"
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
I highly recommend this article by @redrabbleroz.bsky.social if you haven't yet had a chance!
A chart by The Economist claims that, adjusted for population, Australia has 143 public sector employees per 1K people, placing it among the largest public sector workforces in the world.
If that sounds surprisingly high, that’s because it is.
Osmond Chiu explains why in his blog for Per Capita:
If that sounds surprisingly high, that’s because it is.
Osmond Chiu explains why in his blog for Per Capita:
Australia’s Public Sector Is Far Smaller Than Debates Suggest - Per Capita
What critics are really objecting to is growth in the care economy, they are objecting to more disability care workers, more aged care staff, and more early childhood educators.
percapita.org.au
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I highly recommend this article by @redrabbleroz.bsky.social if you haven't yet had a chance!
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
A chart by The Economist claims that, adjusted for population, Australia has 143 public sector employees per 1K people, placing it among the largest public sector workforces in the world.
If that sounds surprisingly high, that’s because it is.
Osmond Chiu explains why in his blog for Per Capita:
If that sounds surprisingly high, that’s because it is.
Osmond Chiu explains why in his blog for Per Capita:
Australia’s Public Sector Is Far Smaller Than Debates Suggest - Per Capita
What critics are really objecting to is growth in the care economy, they are objecting to more disability care workers, more aged care staff, and more early childhood educators.
percapita.org.au
December 8, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A chart by The Economist claims that, adjusted for population, Australia has 143 public sector employees per 1K people, placing it among the largest public sector workforces in the world.
If that sounds surprisingly high, that’s because it is.
Osmond Chiu explains why in his blog for Per Capita:
If that sounds surprisingly high, that’s because it is.
Osmond Chiu explains why in his blog for Per Capita:
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
Chatted with @benraue.com about one of those niche #auspol topics I know too much about - the history of & evolution of Labor factions www.tallyroom.com.au/63678 #auspol
Podcast #159 – The Labor factions
Ben was joined this week by Osmond Chiu, Per Capita research fellow and contributor editor for the Labor Left magazine Challenge, to discuss the factions of the Australian Labor Party. Read Osmond&…
www.tallyroom.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Chatted with @benraue.com about one of those niche #auspol topics I know too much about - the history of & evolution of Labor factions www.tallyroom.com.au/63678 #auspol
Chatted with @benraue.com about one of those niche #auspol topics I know too much about - the history of & evolution of Labor factions www.tallyroom.com.au/63678 #auspol
Podcast #159 – The Labor factions
Ben was joined this week by Osmond Chiu, Per Capita research fellow and contributor editor for the Labor Left magazine Challenge, to discuss the factions of the Australian Labor Party. Read Osmond&…
www.tallyroom.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Chatted with @benraue.com about one of those niche #auspol topics I know too much about - the history of & evolution of Labor factions www.tallyroom.com.au/63678 #auspol
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
I’m partial to the old radical demand of 6 hours work, 6 hours rest, 6 recreation, 6 hours education
Do you emphasise work-life balance? Or do you focus on productivity? How you think about the optimal workweek says something about the kind of manager you are
How many hours should employees work?
A question that reveals something about every boss
econ.st
December 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I’m partial to the old radical demand of 6 hours work, 6 hours rest, 6 recreation, 6 hours education
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
ICYMI - my op-ed making the case for more public holidays in Australia www.canberratimes.com.au/story/912288... #auspol #ausunions
December 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ICYMI - my op-ed making the case for more public holidays in Australia www.canberratimes.com.au/story/912288... #auspol #ausunions
ICYMI - my op-ed making the case for more public holidays in Australia www.canberratimes.com.au/story/912288... #auspol #ausunions
December 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ICYMI - my op-ed making the case for more public holidays in Australia www.canberratimes.com.au/story/912288... #auspol #ausunions
Proof that @liamhogan.id.au was correct about Gen X www.afr.com/politics/fed...
One in four male Gen Xers now support One Nation
Males over 50 and under financial stress are the new political “anti-heroes”, says a new jumbo poll looking at the rising support of Pauline Hanson’s party.
www.afr.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Proof that @liamhogan.id.au was correct about Gen X www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
“The facts show that we are not big spenders, but rather a low-spending nation…Cutting public spending doesn’t make us better off. It starves us of long-term investments in our future.”
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
If Labor really cared about our future, these tax breaks must go
If you’re buying your fourth investment property, you’re a true-blue Aussie. But a student receiving rent assistance? You’re a fiscal burden.
www.theage.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
“The facts show that we are not big spenders, but rather a low-spending nation…Cutting public spending doesn’t make us better off. It starves us of long-term investments in our future.”
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
“The facts show that we are not big spenders, but rather a low-spending nation…Cutting public spending doesn’t make us better off. It starves us of long-term investments in our future.”
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
If Labor really cared about our future, these tax breaks must go
If you’re buying your fourth investment property, you’re a true-blue Aussie. But a student receiving rent assistance? You’re a fiscal burden.
www.theage.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
“The facts show that we are not big spenders, but rather a low-spending nation…Cutting public spending doesn’t make us better off. It starves us of long-term investments in our future.”
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
www.theage.com.au/money/planni...
#auspol
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
#Redbridge/Accent ALP 35 L-NP 26 Grn 10 ON 18 other 11. This is a different poll (Nov 7-26) to partly overlapping in time poll which also had ON 18.
Their 2PP 54-46 to ALP, my estimate 54.5
Their 2PP 54-46 to ALP, my estimate 54.5
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#Redbridge/Accent ALP 35 L-NP 26 Grn 10 ON 18 other 11. This is a different poll (Nov 7-26) to partly overlapping in time poll which also had ON 18.
Their 2PP 54-46 to ALP, my estimate 54.5
Their 2PP 54-46 to ALP, my estimate 54.5
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
#DemosAU (MRP) ALP 33 L-NP 24 Grn 13 ON 17 Ind/Other 13
2PP 56-44 to ALP
5 Oct - 11 Nov.
demosau.com/wp-content/u...
2PP 56-44 to ALP
5 Oct - 11 Nov.
demosau.com/wp-content/u...
demosau.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
#DemosAU (MRP) ALP 33 L-NP 24 Grn 13 ON 17 Ind/Other 13
2PP 56-44 to ALP
5 Oct - 11 Nov.
demosau.com/wp-content/u...
2PP 56-44 to ALP
5 Oct - 11 Nov.
demosau.com/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
A worker at one of the Australian Taxation Office’s outsourced call centres is pursuing a “same job, same pay” order that threatens to unravel the agency’s extensive use of third-party contractors www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Worker at Australian Taxation Office call centre takes court action demanding ‘same job, same pay’
Fair Work Commission application comes amid scrutiny of ATO’s use of for-profit call centres
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A worker at one of the Australian Taxation Office’s outsourced call centres is pursuing a “same job, same pay” order that threatens to unravel the agency’s extensive use of third-party contractors www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
My argument for more public holidays to be gazetted 👇 #auspol
Australia ranks poorly globally for work-life balance.
Australians are craving better work-life balance. Here's a quick and simple solution
Osmond Chiu, Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:30
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My argument for more public holidays to be gazetted 👇 #auspol
My argument for more public holidays to be gazetted 👇 #auspol
Australia ranks poorly globally for work-life balance.
Australians are craving better work-life balance. Here's a quick and simple solution
Osmond Chiu, Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:30
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My argument for more public holidays to be gazetted 👇 #auspol
Reposted by Osmond Chiu (赵明佑)
The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians.
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians
Two charts that show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets.
thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The public service is not bloated, and cuts will hurt Australians.
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Two charts on The Point from @grogsgamut.bsky.social show the context and costs of slashing APS budgets:
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
The Australian Election Study is out today with plenty of very interesting results in its 2025 & trends reports australianelectionstudy.org #auspol
Australian Election Study | The Australian Election Study website
australianelectionstudy.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Australian Election Study is out today with plenty of very interesting results in its 2025 & trends reports australianelectionstudy.org #auspol
