• Publications

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.

Writing matters: reversing a legacy of policy failure in Australian education
Deidre Clary, Fiona MuellerJuly 28, 2021AP23

Generational decline in student achievement and teacher expertise in writing skills — the poor cousin...

Scaling up success in majority Indigenous schools
Noel PearsonJuly 8, 2021OP182

Addressing the Centre for Independent Studies, Noel Pearson outlines his insights and observations from decades...

Afghanistan on the brink of an abyss
William MaleyJuly 1, 2021OP181

This paper outlines the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal by US and other forces, and...

Mind the Gap: Understanding the Indigenous education gap and how to close it
Glenn FaheyJune 24, 2021RR41

Indigenous education disadvantage remains among the most pressing and persistent public policy challenges in Australia....

Crucial Collaboration: The Case for Closer Australia-UK Defence and Security Ties in Light of a Rising China
Tom TugendhatJune 23, 2021PP42

This paper argues that the now is the time to broaden and deepen the Australia-UK...

Cancelling the Culture: Critical Theory and the Chasm of Incoherence
Peter KurtiJune 3, 2021AP22

Critical Theory exerts a significant intellectual hold on the formation of policy and the conduct...

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