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Indigenous Education in the Northern Territory

Helen HughesApril 7, 2008PM83

The causes of failing education — inequitable school facilities, inappropriate curriculums, and inadequate teaching —...

State Tax Reform: Progress and Prospects

Robert CarlingMarch 10, 2008PM82

This paper analyses the state taxation issues in further detail. After reviewing various reform options,...

What are Low Ability Workers To Do When Unskilled Jobs Disappear? Part 2

Peter SaundersFebruary 14, 2008IA93

Part 2: Expanding Low-skilled Employment One reason working-age welfare dependency remains high is that the...

In Praise of Elitism

Charles Murray, Claire Fox, Denis DuttonFebruary 1, 2008OP107

Australian society is frequently characterised as egalitarian: belief in a ‘fair go’ for all and...

Five Out of Ten: A Performance Report on the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI)

Gaurav SodhiJanuary 31, 2008IA92

The Solomon Islands, with a population of 500,000, is the third-largest state in the Pacific....

What are Low Ability Workers To Do When Unskilled Jobs Disappear? Part 1

Peter SaundersDecember 6, 2007IA91

Part 1: Why More Education and Training Isn’t the Answer Employers are reporting shortages of...

Shovel ready what?

May 22, 2009

Recessions seem to be an opportunity for people to spout kooky ideas. That’s fine unless...

The great neoliberal misunderstanding

Oliver Marc HartwichMay 21, 2009The Australian

When Kevin Rudd published his lengthy essay on the global financial crisis, it was not...

The gap between us

May 20, 2009The Australian

At the budget lock-up for education last week, vice-chancellors and ministers enjoyed some rare moments...

No radical departure in our mixed health system

Jeremy SammutMay 19, 2009The Canberra Times

Fortunately, the Budget decision to means-test the private health insurance (PHI) rebate from next July...

Indians vote to become ‘swing state’ in Asia

John LeeMay 18, 2009Washington Times

Current leader Manmohan Singh will become only the second Indian prime minister to win reelection...

Independent is the wrong word for Treasury

Robert CarlingMay 16, 2009

The Treasury’s ‘independence’ has featured in the post-budget commentary. As a former Commonwealth and state...

Old buildings and the housing crisis with Peter Tulip

Peter TulipMarch 4, 2026

Peter Tulip explains how several states have recently overhauled their planning legislation. However, the flaws...

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...