Report
From bad idea to bad laws: the five pillars of net zero
This report outlines how economic harm from net zero can be attributed to specific policies and laws of current and previous Australian governments. It analyses the key pillars holding up the policy of net zero at the federal level. The report suggests that pursuit of emission reduction targets is causing economic harm and must be...
Report
Towards representation and accountability: how to reform Victoria’s upper house
This report finds that the present design of Victoria’s upper house, the Legislative Council, reinforces urban domination of Victorian politics while also failing to act as an effective mechanism for scrutiny of government. It provides three recommendations to address the present accountability, democratic and regional representation deficits.
Briefing paper
Six more measures of Australia’s declining living standards
The paper presents data on six measures of living standards: mortgage stress, disposable income, the number of Australians with more than one job, household price levels, tax burden and debt burden. It finds that price level rises in various household goods and services all exceeded wages growth between 2022 and 2024.
Report
Australia’s unsustainable migration path
Australia is a welcoming nation and Australians recognise the important role that immigration has played, and can continue to play, in the nation’s economic and social development. This report argues that the failure to plan and to have in place policies to support the present intake levels undermines community support for migration and is inconsistent...
Report
Analysis of land use by variable renewable energy production by 2050
The purpose of this research report is to calculate the amount of Australian land that will be required to generate the energy needed for Australia to become a ‘Renewable Energy Superpower’ by the year 2050.