• 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?

The blight of restrictive trade policy
Phil RennieDecember 12, 2006The Canberra Times

Protectionism is alive and well in Australia with some of the biggest culprits raising their...

The Wealth of Generations. Capitalism and the Belief in the Future
Johan NorbergNovember 2, 2005OP98

The 22nd Annual Johyn Bonython Lecture delivered by Johan Norberg In this lecture, with optimism...

Land use rules erode freedom
Wolfgang KasperSeptember 16, 2004The West Australian

Environmental regulations threaten constitutional rights dating back to Magna Carta, Wolfgang Kasper argues. Unease over...

The Road to Work
Kayoko TsumoriJune 1, 2004PM64

During the final decade of the 19th century, Australia was beset by widespread industrial unrest....

Only deregulation can create jobs
Kayoko TsumoriOctober 21, 2002The Australian Financial Review

The unemployment rate in August 2002 stood at 6.2%—a high figure considering continuing economic growth....

Unfettered deregulation for varsities
April 29, 2002The Australian Financial Review

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane created headlines recently with his remarks about Australia lacking a...

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