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In Conversation with Marian L. Tupy
Marian L. TupyApril 16, 2026OP103

Introduction This publication covers edited extracts from three Marian L Tupy presentations as 2026 Max...

After Bondi: What must the Royal Commission achieve
Josh Frydenberg, Lorraine Finlay, Ronald Sackville AO KC, Peter KurtiApril 9, 2026OP213

Foreword On Tuesday 31 March 2026, the Centre for Independent Studies hosted a forum at...

Humankind and the infinite resource base
Marian L. TupyApril 2, 2026OP212

This paper examines the human ability to expand our resource base into infinity. Given human...

The Legislative Fantasy. Hate Speech, Culture, and Institutional Failure
Dimitri BurshteinMarch 26, 2026AP103

Foreword The Bondi Beach attack of 14 December 2025 forced a reckoning that many Australians...

Generation Trapped. Housing, handouts, and the collapse of young Australians’ life satisfaction
Parnell Palme McGuinnessMarch 19, 2026RR52

Executive summary Over the past several decades, Australian society has undergone profound economic, social, and...

Why We Should Not Increase Capital Gains Tax
Robert CarlingMarch 11, 2026PP64
Debate about capital gains tax rarely occurs in isolation. It typically emerges during periods of...
Land of the long white cloud faces bad weather
November 24, 2011The Age

SINCE 2008, New Zealand has been led by former investment banker John Key's National Party....

Kiwis facing a critical choice
Luke MalpassNovember 24, 2011Australian Financial Review

New Zealand’s political economy must be compared with Australia’s to be properly understood. In Australia...

Business will cop super fall-out
November 24, 2011Geelong Advertiser

THE Federal Government has introduced legislation to lift the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent...

Europe’s hidden doomsday machine
Oliver Marc HartwichNovember 22, 2011Business Spectator

How many crises are there in Europe? First, there is a sovereign debt crisis, which...

Whether public or private, our schools deserve a fair go
Jennifer Buckingham OAMNovember 22, 2011The Punch

School choice means different things to different people. In essence, it refers to the principle...

Avoiding conflict but quietly waving flag
November 21, 2011Newcastle Herald

Much has been made of Indonesia’s cool response to America’s increasing military engagement in northern...

Liberty and Surveillance: What should governments and private corporations know about you?
September 19, 2017
Benefits of Globalisation
Michael PezzulloSeptember 1, 2017

Michael Pezzullo speaks on how Australia can benefit from globalisation while preserving our sovereignty. Globalisation...

The Struggle Continues
David ColtartAugust 11, 2017

We invite you to this exciting book event for The Struggle Continues by Senator David...

Brexit, the UK and Australia
Alexander DownerJuly 26, 2017

The Hon Alexander Downer AC reflects on the risks and opportunities arising from Brexit.

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New ways needed to address poverty
Alan TudgeJuly 20, 2017

The Australian taxpayer pays considerable support for people in need, but the problems of poverty...

Taking control of the classroom: How teachers and principals can improve behaviour in schools
Tom Bennett, Sue O’Neill, Kylie HedgerJuly 20, 2017

Poor behaviour in schools is a significant factor undermining student achievement. International data suggests behaviour...

Making Maths Teaching Count
Sarah Powell, Toni Hatten-Roberts, Glenn FaheyApril 12, 2024

In this episode, we delve into the concerning decline of proficiency in mathematics among Australian...

The Science of Learning
Trisha JhaApril 8, 2024What You Need to Know About

The science of learning represents an opportunity to design instruction in a way that is...

Australia’s 100+ Taxes
April 3, 2024What You Need to Know About

Leading economists Robert Carling and Warren Hogan discuss our true tax burden, which is higher...

Can Humanity Sustain Its Growth? Marian Tupy Analyzes Resource Availability.
Robert Forsyth, Marian L. TupyApril 3, 2024Liberalism in Question

In this episode, Rob chats with Marian Tupy, the editor of Human​Progress.org, a senior fellow...

Sherelle Jacobs – The Western World at a Tipping Point.
Robert ForsythMarch 25, 2024Liberalism in Question

On this episode, Rob engages in a compelling conversation with Sherelle Jacobs, a columnist for...

Greedflation: Inflation with an Agenda – With Warren Hogan
March 12, 2024What You Need to Know About

Warren Hogan is an eminent economist, and the founder of EQ Economics, a Sydney-based micro...

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