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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.

A Future Without Future Funds
Dimitri BurshteinAugust 10, 2023PP52

In 1984, Milton Friedman reminded us that “there is nothing so permanent as a temporary...

Politicisation – the attack on merit and our way of life
Scott PrasserAugust 3, 2023AP52

Introduction This paper examines the issue of ‘politicisation’ of our public services and other public...

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Authority, Expertise And Democracy. Should those who know best rule the rest of us?
Peter KurtiJuly 27, 2023AP51

A. On Heeding Expert Advice During the Covid-19 pandemic, state and territory leaders afforded...

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Superannuation tax: Why the total balance threshold should be shelved
Robert CarlingJuly 13, 2023PP51
This paper is a further developed version of the author’s submission to the Treasury consultation...
In Defence of Meritocracy
Steven SchwartzJuly 6, 2023AP50

Introduction Democracies, dictatorships, and all other forms of government face the same dilemma—how to allocate...

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Generation Left: young voters are deserting the right
Matthew TaylorJune 29, 2023RR46
This report investigates the extent to which age is a factor in determining a first...

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