Vivienne Milligan

Apr 2, 2024 | johnmenadue.com | Hal Pawson |Vivienne Milligan

In just four years since the advent of COVID-19, Australia’s house prices have climbed by a dizzying 50%. Defying orthodox expectations that property inflation would be quelled by rising interest rates, that upward trend has continued even since the RBA’s monetary tightening phase began in mid-2022, with prices up by 12% in that period alone.

Sep 7, 2023 | johnmenadue.com | Vivienne Milligan

In discussions of the upcoming referendum on establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, a question often raised is how will it make a difference? This has been difficult for advocates to address because instances of governments’ empowering our First Nations peoples are few and far between. There is, however, a valuable example in NSW of the demonstrable benefits of having Aboriginal advisers working closely with government.

Jun 15, 2023 | apo.org.au | Chris Martin |Julie Lawson |Vivienne Milligan |Chris Hartley

Description This research investigates the rationale for an Australian housing and homelessness strategy. Applying contemporary thinking about the role of governments in complex problem-solving, and lessons from other ‘national approaches’ here and internationally, it sets out options for achieving cohesive, co-ordinated action on housing and homelessness in the Australian federation.