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Opinion pieces written by CIS researchers on current issues in their area of expertise are published in major media, adding creditable debate to conversations of national importance.

Anti-gas Victoria faces some hard economic truths
Aidan MorrisonSeptember 11, 2024THE AUSTRALIAN

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has exposed deep conflicts in the energy transition by allowing households...

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Facts are smashing the government, not the RBA
Simon Cowan, Robert CarlingSeptember 7, 2024CANBERRA TIMES

The government’s low-key campaign to influence RBA decisions on interest rates flared into open conflict...

Albanese could learn from Howard when it comes to Indonesia
Andrew BlythSeptember 3, 2024SPECTATOR

Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto visiting Australia before he has even been inaugurated is a positive...

Aged care deal a small step to fairer system for young workers
Emilie DyeSeptember 2, 2024AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

The move toward greater self-sufficiency from aged care recipients is a commendable, albeit incomplete, step...

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Heritage laws have been weaponised against Indigenous progress
Nyunggai Warren Mundine AOAugust 29, 2024THE AUSTRALIAN

At the 2024 Garma Festival, ­Anthony Albanese stated that he saw economic development as the...

There are two ways to lift our living standards. Coasting isn’t one of them
Simon CowanAugust 26, 2024CANBERRA TIMES
News this week that the iron ore price has fallen to the lowest level in...

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