• 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?

Why we can’t be sure if we’re in a housing price bubble
Michael PotterJanuary 11, 2017Business Insider

House prices are out of control in some Australian capitals. And now comes a proposal...

Stop begging, Queensland
Rebecca WeisserDecember 16, 2016Ideas@TheCentre

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk had her begging bowl out at COAG last week, panhandling for...

Empty homes tax — another useless Canadian import?
Michael PotterDecember 9, 2016Ideas@TheCentre

The latest idea to fix high housing costs is a tax on empty homes, which...

Unproductive? Go figure…
Rebecca WeisserDecember 9, 2016Ideas@TheCentre

The Federal Government has asked the Productivity Commission to spend 12 months figuring out how...

Civil disobedience ‘shame’ worn with pride
December 9, 2016Ideas@TheCentre

Anybody doubting the ludicrous level of government meddling in business need look no further than...

MEDIA RELEASE: Critique of fiscal stimulus highlights ineffectiveness and costs
Robert CarlingDecember 9, 2016

  A Treasury-released paper critiquing Australia’s fiscal stimulus during the global financial crisis of 2008-09...

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