• Risk Matrix

    The Nuclear Option

    26, April, 2025

    The Liberal Party is proposing a nuclear solution to the energy shortage. What does that actually mean, and what are the impediments to ever building a string of nuclear reactors in Australia?

    By Published On: 26, April, 20255.2 min read
  • Affordable housing

    Housing – An Idea from Outside the Square

    15, April, 2025

    To fix housing, we need to think outside the box. Here is an idea that has not been put forward before.

    By Published On: 15, April, 20254.3 min read
  • infrastructure tunnel

    Over Budget and Over Time

    3, August, 2018

    Projects, particularly infrastructure projects are consistently over budget and over time. Has anyone asked why?

    By Published On: 3, August, 201810.7 min read
  • complexity

    Infrastructure – Be Patient

    20, August, 2017

    As soon as an idea is put forward excited politicians cannot wait to announce it. Stop. It may take years to estimate the cost and time required. It may even turn out not to be viable. Best to do the feasibility study first.

    By Published On: 20, August, 201710.6 min read
  • Japanese bullet train

    Sydney by Bullet Train

    3, October, 2014

    Why have we never developed bullet trains like those in Japan or Europe?

    By Published On: 3, October, 20146.1 min read
  • Public private partnership

    Public Private Partnerships

    8, August, 2014

    There was a time that Public Private Partnerships were seen as a bonus to government. Has that day past?

    By Published On: 8, August, 20144.8 min read