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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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Dealing with the Digital Yuan. Policy choices facing Australia
Alice HanFebruary 15, 2023AP43

Summary: Dealing with the Digital Yuan. Policy choices facing Australia Throughout history, financial innovation has...

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State Capture: Behind Sogavare’s marriage of convenience with China
February 9, 2023AP42

Introduction Solomon Islands has emerged as Australia’s most consequential single security concern in the Pacific...

Guaranteeing a Grassroots Megaphone: A centre-right approach to hearing Indigenous voices
Greg Craven, Damien FreemanJanuary 18, 2023OP195

Guaranteeing a Grassroots Megaphone: A centre-right approach to hearing Indigenous voices He said it was...

Chinese Whispers: China’s media influence and pushback in Australia and Asia
Ming-Chang TsaiDecember 20, 2022AP41

China’s global media influence has encountered increasing pushback from numerous countries. This report looks at...

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No End of a Lesson: The Imitation Thatcherism of Liz Truss
Simon HefferDecember 14, 2022OP194
The so-called ‘Trussonomics’ of Liz Truss’s short-lived and ill-fated premiership were based on an ignorance...
A shorter path to teaching: Exploring one-year postgraduate qualifications
A shorter path to teaching: Exploring one-year postgraduate qualifications
Rob JosephDecember 7, 2022PP48

A shorter path to teaching: Exploring one-year postgraduate qualifications – Executive Summary Australia faces major...

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