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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?

MEDIA RELEASE: The Nannies: 2014 nanny state awards
December 22, 2014CIS

The Centre for Independent Studies announces its inaugural nanny state awards, The Nannies. Highlighting the...

Trans-Tasman harmonisation… a bridge too far
David GadielDecember 12, 2014

On 20th November 2014, Ministers for Health in Australia and New Zealand announced that work...

Government gets B for consistent effort on reforms, but will have to lift its game
Cassandra WilkinsonOctober 31, 2014

CIS recently hosted a visit from Institute of Economic Affairs Director of Lifestyle Economics Christopher...

MEDIA RELEASE: Public money for public benefit, not political purposes
October 30, 2014

The economic imbalance in Commonwealth-State financial relations highlighted in recent reports from the Committee for...

Integrating insurance with health service provision – a volatile partnership
David GadielOctober 24, 2014

  It is rare for a large provider of medical services to assume control of...

Improving housing affordability begins at home
Stephen KirchnerJuly 11, 2014

Australia’s capital house prices rose 10% last financial year, with an even stronger rise of...

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