• Regulation

Most people agree that some rules are necessary for markets to work. But what rules do we really need? And how can we make sure they do not become too much of a burden on businesses and consumers?

Reforming Social Housing: financing and tenant autonomy
Michael PotterApril 27, 2017RR25

Around 400,000 Australians live in social housing, which includes public and community housing. This sector...

Graeme Watson speech – Captured Courts and Tribunals: A Threat to Democracy
March 21, 2017

Address to the Centre For Independent Studies | 21 March 2017 When we read about...

Penalty rates a challenge for business
Simon CowanMarch 10, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

The government’s response to the Fair Work Commission’s decision on penalty rates has been weak....

Do you have a right to a good job?
Simon CowanFebruary 24, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

Advocates for a universal basic income (UBI) often cite automation and the rise of part-time...

The trouble with Turnbull’s parliamentary entitlements plan is it won’t work
Simon CowanJanuary 21, 2017Canberra Times

Malcolm Turnbull has promised his new system for managing parliamentary entitlements is the “most significant...

Welcome to economic reality, Mr President
Robert CarlingJanuary 20, 2017Ideas@TheCentre

How fast can the US economy grow? There is a lot riding on the answer,...

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