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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...
10 CGT Myths Busted
Robert CarlingMarch 11, 2026IA155

The criticisms and characterisation of the 50% capital gains tax discount over many years have...

Growth that Builds: Beyond the immigration blame game 
Marian L. TupyMarch 5, 2026PP63
This paper argues that Australia’s housing crisis is primarily a supply failure, not simply a...
Legal Protections for Religion Are Protections for Us All
Peter KurtiOctober 1, 2021The Epoch Times

Unless we are vigilant, Australians will soon find that any public declaration or practice of...

Countering Cancel Culture
Tom SwitzerSeptember 30, 2021Connor Court

Today, a growing, malignant disease undermines liberal democracy. It has permeated every crevice of our...

A royal commission into coronavirus? Be careful what you wish for
Scott PrasserSeptember 30, 2021Spectator

Some former politicians and commentators are suggesting there be an ‘independent’ review in the form...

OECD’s tax reform proposal for Australia is hard to disagree with
Robert CarlingSeptember 26, 2021Canberra Times

Calls for tax reform are always grist for the headline writers’ mill, especially when they...

Support for ditching French subs deal is heartening
Simon CowanSeptember 25, 2021Canberra Times

As the fallout from the AUSUK announcement continues to settle, the Prime Minister must be...

AUKUS Is Good For Australia
Simon CowanSeptember 24, 2021The American Conservative

The decision by the U.S., the U.K., and Australia to establish the AUKUS security alliance...

Dr Oliver Marc Hartwich and Dr Václav Klaus on the Czech President’s 3rd visit to Australia
July 27, 2011
Lindsay Tanner ‘Sideshow’: Q&A
July 22, 2011
Lindsay Tanner talks about “Sideshow: Dumbing Down Democracy”
July 21, 2011
Australia’s Angry Mayors: How Population Growth Frustrates Local Councils preview
July 15, 2011
Matt Ridley: The Rational Optimist book talk (with Q&A)
June 18, 2011
Matt Ridley: The Rational Optimist book talk (with Q&A)
June 18, 2011
Liberalism’s remarkable Australian Story
Robert Forsyth, David KempDecember 21, 2021Liberalism in Question

Rob and David discuss the remarkable story of ‘the liberal project’ in Australia. David has...

Economic liberalism under threat
Robert Forsyth, Simon CowanDecember 14, 2021Liberalism in Question

Rob and Simon discuss why, despite the unparalleled success of international liberalism in lifting people...

The heart of liberalism
Robert Forsyth, Henry ErgasDecember 7, 2021Liberalism in Question

In a wide-ranging discussion, Rob and Henry explore the heart of the liberal project. Liberalism...

Liberalism questioned
Robert Forsyth, Peter KurtiFebruary 2, 2021Liberalism in Question

Rob discusses liberalism with Peter Kurti, director of the Culture, Prosperity and Civil Society Program...

Liberalism is best understood by studying its origins
Robert Forsyth, Simon HainesJanuary 26, 2021Liberalism in Question

Professor Simon Haines is a distinguished scholar, teacher and author, and a passionate advocate for...

The university as a crucial institution in the liberal community
Robert Forsyth, Michael SpenceJanuary 19, 2021Liberalism in Question

Rob discusses issues of liberalism and the university with then Vice Chancellor of the University...

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