This paper discusses some of the major economic challenges facing the re-elected Australian Government: budget repair, fiscal reform, productivity growth and housing. It finds that many of the government's fiscal and policy problems are unlikely to resolve without decisive reform. The paper argues that the government must now take fiscal discipline, productivity growth and housing...

Australian states and territories are set to earn over $73 billion in mining royalties between 2024–25 and 2027–28. This report highlights the role of mining royalties in funding public services and infrastructure and warns against jeopardising this revenue stream. It provides policy recommendations and examines alternative mechanisms for capturing resource value.

This examination of growing off-budget spending by Australian federal and state governments warns that the practice sacrifices transparency and accountability to advance policy objectives. The author argues that by improving the appearance (but not the reality) of the budget position, the practice creates long-term fiscal risks that are not fully appreciated by government.

The authors of this briefing paper argue that the 2024-25 Federal Budget fails all the important policy tests, and therefore cannot be considered to be in the long-term interests of Australians.

This paper reviews the Albanese Government's proposed new ‘Closing Loopholes’ bill and its laws regarding labour hire, casual employment and the gig economy.