• Opinion

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.

Leaks look lousy for lingerers – reform starts with naughty students
February 26, 2003The Australian

If the leaks from Canberra are to be believed, the Government is planning to track...

Fertility incentives off the mark
Jennifer Buckingham OAMFebruary 20, 2003The Newcastle Herald

The low fertility rate in this country is just as much about women having fewer...

The Price of Crime Without Doing Time
Nicole BillanteFebruary 7, 2003The Newcastle Herald

The Australian crime rate has escalated over the past 40 years. According to the International...

Tax is the key to welfare reform
Peter SaundersJanuary 20, 2003The Australian Financial Review

Tony Abbott wants to reform tax and welfare so that it pays to work. His...

Parents need report cards on schools
Jennifer Buckingham OAMJanuary 2, 2003The Sydney Morning Herald

Greater public scrutiny would increase competition, improve education and cut costs. It was wishful thinking...

Working to beat the poverty trap
Peter SaundersDecember 11, 2002

Two misconceptions continually cloud debates about poverty in Australia.  One is that poverty is widespread...

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