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In what could be the most important meeting of his Prime Ministership, Anthony Albanese needs to land as many wins as possible. By Nico Louw.
The Menzies Research Centre has conducted detailed analysis of NDIS data to highlight potential avenues for reform. By Nico Louw.
MRC analysis by Chief Economist Nico Louw reveals significant geographic disparities in NDIS participation rates, which are much higher in lower socioeconomic areas.
Although there is a broad consensus that we cannot tax and spend our way to prosperity, there is a significant risk that this remains Albanese’s preferred approach. By Nico Louw.
Indexing income tax to inflation is fair, affordable and long overdue. By Nico Louw.
Progressives are embracing the merits of economic growth, and want to own it. This poses a profound threat to the political message that has underpinned conservative political success for decades. By Nico Louw.
Australia leads the world with the highest share of workers in the public sector. While public and community services are expanding rapidly, they are not doing so efficiently. By David Hughes.
Once labelled the sick man of Europe, Greece is now hailed as a model for combining fiscal discipline with pro-growth policies. By Nico Louw.
The Hawke Government once led the world in modernising its workplace laws. Now, under Albanese, we are regressing. By David Hughes
The attitude of the PM and his Government to the strategic competition we face is deeply concerning. They seem determined to simply pay lip service to this challenge, while pretending it doesn’t exist to focus on domestic politics and how to deliver Labor priorities. By Nico Louw.
Whether by design or incompetence, the Government is creating a system where dependence replaces aspiration. By David Hughes
A new MRC project on intergenerational inequality will demonstrate how big government, growing debt and a failure to take on economic reform will hurt young people in the long run. By Freya Leach.
Economic reform is overdue. Does the Government continue to choose the safe option of small-target policies and incremental change, or do they finally cut out the Greens once and for all and work with the Coalition to enact real economic reforms? By Nico Louw.
Two policy issues dominated week three of the election campaign - income taxes and housing. By Nico Louw.
The Federal Election has been called. Here are our proposals to help an incoming government hit the ground running. By David Hughes.
Ahead of the election, the Menzies Research Centre is releasing a new report with what should be uncontroversial recommendations to cut red tape and regulation, reduce wasteful spending and improve the efficiency of Government.
MRC analysis uncovers $65 million of government waste.
Australians need to judge Labor’s Budget against four sets of criteria. By David Hughes.
Australians’ living standards will not improve unless our productivity crisis is solved. By Nico Louw.
The antisemitism crisis gripping Australia exposes not only the fragility of our social cohesion but also the failure of our leadership to grasp the unique and insidious nature of this ancient hatred. By Freya Leach.
Sluggish productivity growth and government spending are two key risks that could hold the RBA back from announcing further rate cuts. By Nico Louw.
As much as we suspect the PM would like a few more guaranteed weeks in the Lodge, the bad news Australians would receive in another Budget is a compelling reason for him to call an earlier election. By Nico Louw.
Recent data showing emissions have increased under Chris Bowen’s watch doesn’t align with the narrative pushed by Labor as the Government seeks to not only justify its record investments in renewables energy but also undermine the Coalition’s nuclear policy. By David Hughes.
Environmental protection is a laudable objective, but governments need to get the balance right between conservation and supporting reasonable projects that promote economic growth. By Nico Louw.
Australia’s retirement savings, whether in the Future Fund or superannuation, are too important to be politicised. These funds are institutions of a global scale that should be free from interference, ensuring they serve Australians’ best interests—not sectarian political interests. By David Hughes.
The Government’s pre-election proposal to wipe 20% of all HECS debt will create a $16 billion tax that absolves universities of accountability and punishes the 24 million other Australians who don’t hold HECS loans. By Freya Leach.
We need to acknowledge that childcare is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Families should have the freedom to choose how best to raise their children without being penalised for prioritising parenting over career in the early years. By Freya Leach.
We need a government with the courage to take on the two key reform challenges in tax and spending. By David Hughes.
Negative gearing provides a small incentive for Australians to invest in property, helping to increase the supply of housing and helping everyday Australians build household wealth. By David Hughes.