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The aim of the research at the CIS is to work towards an efficient and predictable tax system that does not impose too great a burden on the economy.

Time to do away with this insidious tax hurting us all
Simon CowanMarch 8, 2025CANBERRA TIMES
Bracket creep is caused by the inflation and its interaction with our progressive tax system....
This is pure snake oil. And a diversion from policies that made our lives better
Robert Carling, Simon CowanFebruary 8, 2025THE CANBERRA TIMES

There was much sound and fury in Australia, and among our allies, when China introduced...

super nest egg savings
Make large-scale reforms to super or leave it alone
Simon CowanJanuary 25, 2025CANBERRA TIMES

The Treasurer’s announcement that the government remains committed to its terrible super tax changes is...

Capital gains cracks return to haunt Labor
Simon CowanOctober 7, 2024CANBERRA TIMES

Labor’s obsession with negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has reared its head yet...

Housing negative gearing tax
Negative gearing barely affects the price of houses in the market
Robert CarlingSeptember 27, 2024THE AUSTRALIAN

As a rule, if you tax something more you will end up with less of...

Government spending needs reform before taxes
Robert CarlingSeptember 18, 2024SPECTATOR

I would like a dollar for every time I’ve read how much the Australian economy...

Fiscal Illusion: How Big Government Makes Tax Look Small
Sinclair DavidsonOctober 1, 2007PM81

Rather than focusing on any particular tax or level of government, Sinclair Davidson in this...

Tax Earmarking. Is It Good Practice?
Robert CarlingJuly 16, 2007PM75

This monograph critically analyses the use of earmarked (or ‘hypothecated’) taxes in Australia.  

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The Government Giveth and the Government Taketh Away: Tax Welfare Churning and the Case for Welfare State Opt-Outs
Peter SaundersMay 14, 2007PM74

Australians are more prosperous than ever before, so the number of people needing government assistance...

State Taxation and Fiscal Federalism: A Blueprint for Further Reform
Robert CarlingNovember 3, 2006PM73

This paper identifies major structural flaws in our current taxation system and develops a set...

Why Tax Cuts Are Good for Growth
Phil RennieOctober 18, 2006IA75

Economic growth involves a number of factors, which are often difficult to isolate. Tax cuts...

How to Fix a Leaky Tax System
Phil RennieSeptember 14, 2006IA74

Raising the top rate of tax to 39% for income over $60,000 has made New...

High Earners Count Cost Of Tax
Peter SaundersJune 2, 2004The Australian Financial Review
Tax is the key to welfare reform
Peter SaundersJanuary 20, 2003The Australian Financial Review

Tony Abbott wants to reform tax and welfare so that it pays to work. His...

Threshold issues for a tax system that creates jobs
Peter SaundersNovember 30, 2001The Australian Financial Review

An important debate is taking place in Australia about the future of welfare, taxation and...

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Submission to Senate Inquiry into Illegal Tobacco Crisis in Australia
Michael StutchburyJanuary 15, 2026
The federal government should pause increases in tobacco excise to weaken the profit of the...
Submission to the inquiry into the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures Bill
Robert CarlingMay 14, 2024CIS
Submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Better...
Submission to Senate Economics Committee Inquiry into Corporate Tax Avoidance
Michael PotterApril 19, 2017CIS Submission

Corporate tax avoidance is an issue of some concern to the Australian community. However, many...

Submission to Senate Inquiry on Treasury Laws Amendment (Enterprise Tax Plan) Bill 2016
Michael PotterOctober 3, 2016CIS Submission

The submission by CIS Research Fellow Michael Potter provides a detailed case for a reduction...

Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Enterprise Tax Plan Bill 2016
Michael PotterSeptember 30, 2016CIS Submission

The growing company tax burden contrasts with the state of the economy, which is showing...

Principles and recommendations for tax reform – CIS submission National Reform Summit
Simon Cowan, Robert Carling, Henry ErgasAugust 27, 2015CIS Submission

The slant towards cutting taxes before 2010 was welcome, but for such an approach to...

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