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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.

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From Measuring to Merely Meeting: Productivity Commission misses mark on Closing the Gap
Nyunggai Warren Mundine AOMay 16, 2024PP57
Why, despite decades of expenditure on Aboriginal affairs, do solutions to ‘Closing the Gap’ in...
Impact of a Shadow Carbon Price on our Electricity Bills
Michael Wu , Aidan Morrison, Alex Bainton, Zoe HiltonMay 9, 2024AP68
This paper estimates that including VER as a class of market benefit could enable the...
The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition
Zoe Hilton, Aidan Morrison, Alex Bainton, Michael Wu May 2, 2024AP67
This paper focuses on the question of how Australians have been led to believe two...
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From ANZUS to AUKUS: Howard’s Legacy in Shaping Australia’s Defence Strategy
Andrew BlythApril 18, 2024AP66

The transition from the foundational ANZUS Treaty to the innovative AUKUS partnership signifies a watershed...

How to Build Low-Cost Nuclear: Lessons from the world
Aidan MorrisonApril 11, 2024AP65
In practice, the cost of nuclear energy depends on policy choices about how a nuclear...
The Truth About The Tax Burden
Robert CarlingApril 4, 2024PP56
While the focus is usually on income tax paid to the federal government, the reality...

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