At its peak, the corpse flower grows at 6cm a day, then emits a stinky smell for 24-48 hours, and then collapses. Thanks to the @ANBG staff and volunteers for letting us see this remarkable plant. #canberra

Since social media emerged: * Share of young Australians reporting a mental disorder 👆50% * Their rate of self-harm hospitalisations👆35% * Their suicide rate👆34% My new research with @DrSteveRobson: SMH/Age writeup: #auspol

The Men's Table is a place where blokes meet monthly with the same group to share a meal and talk openly about their feelings; the highs and lows that are impacting their lives and wellbeing. If you think it might suit you, pop into their Canberra "entree" event on Tuesday 👇

Can you bear to be without something to read? Pop down to EPIC to support Lifeline and get your next batch of books. #canberra

"Even for students just beginning to explore the subject, this book may serve as an engaging starting point and has the potential to spark a lasting interest in the field." A thoughtful review from Laura Panza, one of Australia's top economic historians

"Like a stage fight where it turns out the knives are real" - Sally Rooney's new novel is a delightful exploration of romantic entanglements, family dynamics, and chess, set in modern-day Ireland.

What if we tested policies as rigorously as we test medicines? My OECD speech: #randomistas #auspol

On Tue 11 March, I'll be speaking at the Economics Society of Australia in Perth on "Why Competition Reform Is More Fun Than It Looks – and More Significant Than You Thought". Register: #ausecon #auspol

A visit to Canberra can inform, entertain & inspire. We're making it easier for more school students to visit the national institutions. #canberra #auspol

Today’s running tip: Hit the hills. #auspolrunners #runningupthathill

Peter Dutton wants to cut 36,000 public service jobs. This includes 4,000 jobs in Defence, Home Affairs and the AFP, posing a threat to national security #auspol

Through history, there have been six phases of good government. In a virtual address at the OECD, I argue that the seventh should be randomised trials and the effective use of evidence. Speech: #randomistas #auspol @JonBaronforMD @CampbellReviews

The February Leigh Report covers jobs, early learning, NBN, inflation, shipping, big data & more. Read it: Subscribe: (you'll never get more than one email a month) #auspol

I usually spend my days battling proverbial dragons in Parliament, but today I embraced them in celebration of the Lunar New Year as part of the 50-year anniversary of SBS. #YearWoodSnake #SBS

A rundown of some of the big issues in parliament this week #inflation #NBN #MultinationalTax #nuclear #supermarkets #auspol

Talking woodworking and mental health with the blokes at Belconnen Community Men's Shed. To join, go to #canberra #auspol

"Dutton is the paperback version of Howard: the same message but less weight. Economics is not his emotional priority, beyond a tribal allegiance to tax loopholes for the rich; penalties for the poor; and hostility to trade unions." Quoting Lech Blaine:

Peter Dutton’s taxpayer-funded long lunches for bosses could cost up to $10 billion per year. That’s around $1000 for every Australian household. #auspol

Dutton's policy of taxpayers funding long lunches for bosses could cost every Australian household as much as $1000 a year. My interview on 2CC: #auspol

Visitors and staff were treated to something a little special for the first sitting day of the year at Parliament House’s iconic marble foyer this morning: a string quartet. I would recommend watching with the volume up to hear a great rendition of #WaltzingMatilda