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Like the Curate’s Egg: A Market-based Response and Alternative to the Bennett Report

Jeremy SammutNovember 26, 2009PM104

The final report of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission (NHHRC or the Commission),...

Reforming Capital Gains Tax: The Myths and Reality behind Australia’s Most Misunderstood Tax

Stephen KirchnerNovember 12, 2009PM103

Capital gains tax (CGT) has been a feature of the Australian tax system since 1985....

The importance of India: restoring sight to Australia’s strategic blind spot

John LeeNovember 5, 2009FPA2

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has invited leading politicians and opinion makers in the region to...

Invisible Hand versus Visible Fist: Securing the Future Wealth of Nations

P.J. O’RourkeNovember 1, 2009OP115

In the 25th John Bonython lecture, PJ O’Rourke presents his view of the economic and...

On the Right Track: Why NSW Needs Business Class Rail

Oliver Marc HartwichOctober 29, 2009IA119

Every day, thousands of people travel between Sydney and the neighbouring urban centres of Wollongong,...

Fiscal Shock and Awe in the United States

Robert CarlingOctober 21, 2009IA118

The US federal budget deficit was $US1.4 trillion (10% of GDP) in the fiscal year...

Building Prosperity

Wolfgang KasperNovember 30, 0001

In this special publication, Wolfgang Kasper reviews Australia’s economic development over the past two decades...

Gulliver Unbound: Can American Rule of World?

Joseph JoffeNovember 30, 0001OP85

Twenty first century America is the Gulliver of our times. It dominates the international sphere...

Swap obstacles for teachers

Jennifer Buckingham OAMNovember 30, 0001The Australian

We need new methods to make maths teaching more appealing to the right type of...

Lessons from across the Tasman where policy strength has brought economic growth

November 30, 0001The National Business Review

A new political leader is promising some radical ideas. Massive tax cuts, reduced government spending...

Not bedfellows, but a political attraction

Tanveer AhmedNovember 30, 0001

As a new year begins, the combination of Saddam Hussein's execution, the annual pilgrimage to...

Why Kevin Rudd’s ‘security community’ will annoy Asia

John LeeNovember 30, 0001National Business Review

New Zealand places a lot of emphasis on multilateralism and a rules-based foreign policy. Last...

Angus Taylor at CIS: Economic Reform, Immigration, and Australia’s Cost of Living Crisis

Angus Taylor, Michael StutchburyFebruary 19, 2026

Speaking at his first address outside Canberra since being elected Leader of the Opposition by...

Education Reform in Australia | Jennifer Buckingham

Robert Forsyth, Jennifer Buckingham OAMFebruary 17, 2026

Join us on Liberalism in Question for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Jennifer Buckingham, former...

The hidden truth behind soaring power bills | Zoe Hilton

Zoe HiltonFebruary 13, 2026

Were you hoping your electricity bills would go down anytime soon? Well, think again! A...

Australia’s Liberal Odyssey: Tracing Freedom’s Path

Robert Forsyth, Greg MelleuishFebruary 10, 2026

In this thought-provoking episode of Liberalism in Question, we delve into the rich tapestry of...

Our Civic Compact is Shattered

Peter KurtiFebruary 10, 2026

Explosive 316% Jump in Antisemitic Attacks: Could This Be the End of Australia’s Harmony? Dive...

Reflecting Back: John Howard and Alexander Downer on Power, Alliances and Australia

John Howard OM AC, Alexander DownerFebruary 6, 2026

Alexander Downer and former Prime Minister John Howard join author Tony Parkinson and CIS Executive...