Executive Summary Government overreach: The federal government’s planned $78 billion of off-budget measures over the next four years reflects an …
The tolerance and diversity of which we have been rightly proud has given way to cultural separatism and conflict between different groups. Many people are now wondering whether we are witnessing the end of Australia’s multicultural project.
What lies ahead? What will depopulation mean for society, the economy, politics and international relations? As one of the world’s leading experts on demography and a prolific contributor to America’s most distinguished publications, Nicholas Eberstadt is well-placed to address these issues.
Planning restrictions are a major reason why housing in Australia is so expensive. For example, they are estimated to raise the price of the average apartment in Sydney by 37%.
Regulation of the financial system is needed to protect depositors and avoid financial crises. However, current financial regulations go beyond these legitimate objectives to prevent mutually advantageous loans.
The issue with which this year’s lecture engages is truth and the challenges presented by shifting conceptions of truth, especially in the administration of justice.
Australian companies have been shifting from a purely shareholder focus to a much vaguer, less accountable, and damaging stakeholder focus for many years.
That government expenditure in Australia has grown apace in recent years is well-known. The growth became gargantuan during the coronavirus pandemic. However, to a less dramatic extent, it was happening before the pandemic — and has continued since it ended.
CIS believes the AEMC should aim for principles-based regulation focusing on consumer protection rather than an outcomes-based approach that views increased CER uptake and coordination as an end in itself.
Business has become increasingly involved in social and political issues. Some believe this is because each successive generation has been more left wing than the last, and thus expect brands to undertake corporate activism.
The federal government decision this week to withdraw its legislation requiring social media companies to regulate misinformation represents a victory …
Since the US election result confirmed Donald Trump would re-enter the White House in triumph, Australian commentators and politicians have …
The sad thing about this dispiriting election campaign is that it hasn’t clarified America’s problems, but deepened them.
Queensland Labor’s embrace of progressive policies popular with the urban elite meant it had abandoned the regions.
Experts in misinformation will no doubt be closely following the extraordinary claims being thrown around during the US election, for …
The debate around land reform on Indigenous traditional lands has been going on for decades, and has been heated. It’s …
There is no better sign of the loss of faith in democracy than the belief that government must protect people …
It has been 12 months since the Voice Referendum was defeated and you have to wonder what has happened since. …
The Austrian economist and intellectual Friedrich Hayek was a victim of cancel culture long before the term entered the political …
Labor’s obsession with negative gearing and capital gains tax changes has reared its head yet again. The latest version has …
Nick Gibb, the UK’s long-serving Schools Minister, shares insights into the transformative education reforms in England. Hosted by Glenn Fahey, …
In this compelling debate, Aidan Morrison from the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) and Simon Holmes à Court, a leading …
In this episode of Liberalism in Question, we are joined by Australian businessman, entrepreneur, and free-market advocate Ron Manners. As …
Join Charlie Taylor is the HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for a discussion on role the prison ought to play …
Donald Trump’s election victory stands as one of the most remarkable political comebacks in modern history.
John Mearsheimer, speaking at CIS in 2023/24, argued that foolish U.S. policies, such as NATO expansion, has just pushed Russia …
Have you ever wondered why your energy bills keep going up when the government promised they would go down? A …
Join Dr. Chris Keefer, host of the renowned Decouple podcast and founder of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, for a deep …
n this compelling interview, Robert Forsyth engages in a deep conversation with Mary Eberstadt, acclaimed author and social commentator, on …
In this episode of Liberalism in Question, David Kinley, Chair of Human Rights Law at the University of Sydney, joins …
The Australian nation began as one of the world’s first social democracies. Today its political axis has shifted to make …
Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, owner of the independent newspaper Apple Daily and pro-democracy and human rights defender, has been …
Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien …
Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the “war” in Gaza be …
International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level …
Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy By Michael Wu. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the …
The federal, state and territory Energy Ministers have introduced a shadow carbon price for the national electricity market. This ‘value …
Oppositions hold governments to account, raise issues of public concern, represent aggrieved citizens, propose alternative policies. Having a viable and …
#auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing …
The Australian Government wants to transition our electricity system to net zero carbon emissions by relying on wind and solar …