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Re-moralising the Welfare State
Peter SaundersMarch 13, 2013OP131

The left thinks high welfare spending signifies compassion. The right believes it rewards irresponsible behaviour....

What Kind of Religion Is Free in the Public Square? A Warning from the United States
Ryan MessmoreMarch 6, 2013OP129

Recent events in the United States suggest a weakening of robust religious freedom, with religious...

TARGET30: Towards smaller government and future prosperity
Peter Saunders, Robert Carling, Simon CowanMarch 6, 2013T30.01

The size of government in Australia (federal, state and local) has been steadily expanding over...

Australia and the Asian Ascendancy: Why Upskilling is Not Necessary to Reap the Rewards
Benjamin HerscovitchFebruary 19, 2013IA137

Australia’s Asian embrace: Australia’s exports to Asia are almost triple its exports to the rest...

Capitalism and Virtue: Reaffirming Old Truths
Charles MurrayFebruary 7, 2013OP130

Capitalism has become a dirty word and the current ‘segregation of capitalism from virtue’ is...

Moral Wisdom and the Recovery of Virtue
Peter KurtiFebruary 6, 2013OP128

Philosophers of information technology have been pondering for some time now whether social media technology...

Welfare for parents increases risk of poverty
Peter SaundersJune 18, 2003The Australian Financial Review

It's time to eliminate the welfare incentives that keep single parents out of the workforce,...

Even if it’s not free, US trade deal will have some benefits
Wolfgang KasperMay 31, 2003The Australian Financial Review

Should Australia sign a free-trade agreement with the United States? No, says John Quiggin, ARC...

Better than the status quo
May 21, 2003The Australian

The proponents of an unfettered free market in higher education would be somewhat disappointed,' Education...

Faulty index poor guide to real benefits
Helen HughesMay 20, 2003The Australian Financial Review

Measuring a country's commitment to aid and development can be a flawed process. Two American...

Higher fees will give students more choice
May 16, 2003The Sydney Morning Herald

During a budget night interview, The 7.30 Report's presenter, Kerry O'Brien, asked the Treasurer, Peter...

There’s no conspiracy about poverty, there’s just the facts
Peter SaundersMay 14, 2003The Age

It's an old tactic in politics. When you want to drown out your opponent's arguments,...

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