Discussion paper
Budget blueprint 2022: from recovery to resilience
The Australian Federal Budget is a major annual event. It’s an opportunity for the government of the day to set out its vision for Australia’s future. This paper outlines the Blueprint Institute's assessment of the fiscal position Australia finds itself in.
Report
Breaking new ground
To secure enduring prosperity in south-west Queensland, this report argues that the state cannot rely on renewable projects alone—many of the jobs they create are short-term construction jobs, with far fewer long-term stable jobs in maintenance and operations. This report outlines the opportunities that are available to the region beyond renewable energy generation.
Discussion paper
From the ground up: a blueprint for economic diversification in regional Australia
This paper argues that the Australian government has a responsibility to ensure the cost of decarbonisation does not fall disproportionately on the shoulders of regional Australians, because when regional Australia does well, all Australians do well.
Discussion paper
Budget blueprint 2021: the roaring twenties
This paper outlines four policy areas that could provide tremendous potential for Australia to improve its economic development.
Discussion paper
Bye-bye tax returns: a standard deduction for lower, simpler, and fairer taxes
This discussion paper proposes a straightforward and achievable tax reform—a standard deduction—that would lift billions of dollars worth of dead weight off taxpayers' shoulders every year.