• 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.

Third World aid: is it part of the solution or the problem?
Helen HughesMay 11, 2002The Australian Financial Review

Heads of government and ministers met at the United Nations headquarters in New York during...

A tale of two refugees
Helen HughesMay 10, 2002The Australian Financial Review

Two refugees from fascism, each of whom made an outstanding contribution to the development of...

Leave off, tax breaks can redress child costs
Barry MaleyMay 1, 2002The Australian

Three fundamental issues underlie the maternity leave debate. First is the form and level of...

Unfettered deregulation for varsities
April 29, 2002The Australian Financial Review

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane created headlines recently with his remarks about Australia lacking a...

Independent research works best: A think tank within a political party walks a tightrope
April 16, 2002The Australian

There has been a media flurry since federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson swiftly rejected a...

Turning on axis distorts aim: The US should exercise restraint and prudence in its mission against the evils of terrorism
Owen HarriesApril 4, 2002The Australian

As far as American foreign policy is concerned, there have been, and still are, two...

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