Novel ideas: the books Scott Morrison should have on his summer reading list

Every year Grattan Institute compiles a list of essential reads for the PM. Here's what it has recommended this time

As 2020 drew to a close, Scott Morrison may have looked towards 2021 with a sense of optimism. But Covid-19 had other ideas, and Australia's attention was soon fixed upon combating the deadly new Delta strain. This year has been marked by multi-state lockdowns, border closures and a fraught vaccination rollout, leaving the population exhausted. But as Australia nervously enters a new phase of normalcy (Omicron-permitting), there remain policy issues on the other side of the roadmap that demand attention.

Boosting educational standards, reconciling our history with our First Nations people and our unhealthy reliance on a small handful of big tech firms areon the government's priority list. Other issues, including conserving Australia's environment, and addressing poverty and entrenched economic inequality, are worthy of any vision to build back better".