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Since its formation in 1976, the Centre for Independent Studies has conducted wide ranging research into economics, social policy, law, government and foreign affairs. Our overall research agenda is set by our Executive Director, in consultation with research staff. As an independent think tank, we do not undertake any research on request.

The Shadow Pandemic: Three reforms for the post-pandemic mental healthcare system
Meegan CornforthJune 29, 2022OP187

The Shadow Pandemic: Three reforms for the post-pandemic mental healthcare system Executive Summary Living through...

Decoding the Gap: Australia’s ongoing struggle to address Indigenous health outcomes
Richard X DaveyJune 2, 2022AP37

This paper outlines the base Indigenous health issues, the key causes, and how they can...

Structural reform of the Reserve Bank of Australia
Peter TulipApril 28, 2022AP36
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) structure makes mistakes likely. This paper outlines the need...
Raging against the past: Guilt, justice, and the postcolonial reformation
Peter KurtiApril 7, 2022AP35

Postcolonial Theory wages relentless campaigns of reformation against Enlightenment conceptions of reason, tolerance, and liberty....

Expand University Places without Blowing Out Budgets: The 1/1 Policy for Undergraduate Reform
Salvatore BabonesMarch 28, 2022OP186
As Australia heads to the polls in 2022, higher education is, as usual, a question...
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Setting the preschool foundation for success in Mathematics
David C. GearyMarch 24, 2022AP34
Children’s mathematical competencies in school impact on their long-term outcomes at work and in general...

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