Voters are doing everything right. But they still can’t get ahead. By David Hughes.
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The budget aims to address intergenerational inequality. but increasing taxes on wealth in effect limits the ability of young Australians to utilise the same tax incentives which have benefited previous generations. By David Hughes.
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Australia’s extraordinary expansion in household wealth over the past four decades was not an accident. By Nick Cater.
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The dream of homeownership has turned into a nightmare. Yet the Government’s sole policy response has been to subsidise demand, build bureaucracy and avoid the reforms needed to increase supply. By Freya Leach.
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The Coalition’s proposed immigration reforms places the national interest at the centre of public policymaking. By Freya Leach.
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The Government should be focused on debt reduction. Instead, they are increasing spending at a faster rate than revenue can support. By David Hughes.
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The one-size-fits-all subsidy model for childcare can end up forcing families into a structure they did not freely choose. By David Hughes.
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A key contributor to inflation is government spending. Unfortunately, limiting government spending has not been a priority for the federal government. By Nico Louw.
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The most effective way to lower immigration is by reducing temporary migration. In practice, this requires restricting what is by far the largest group of temporary migrants — international students. By Nico Louw.
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The Government’s AI Plan was a missed opportunity to position Australia as a hub for data centre investment. By Nico Louw.
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Labor’s reliance on bracket creep incentivises poor budget management. Ending it would limit the government’s ability to make long-term spending promises without explaining how they’ll be paid for. By Nico Louw.
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The only achievement Labor has been able to show for its increased spending of $75 billion on renewables is emissions reduction at a rather paltry rate of 0.24% a year. By David Hughes.
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The intergenerational contract that once ensured that each generation was better off than the last is fraying. To maintain social cohesion and trust, Australia must restore balance to this contract and ensure that young people receive a fair chance at prosperity. By Freya Leach.
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The current predicament in Victoria is what happens when a long-term government puts politics before public interest. By David Hughes.
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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.
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The Menzies Research Centre has conducted detailed analysis of NDIS data to highlight potential avenues for reform. By Nico Louw.
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MRC analysis by Chief Economist Nico Louw reveals significant geographic disparities in NDIS participation rates, which are much higher in lower socioeconomic areas.
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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.
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Indexing income tax to inflation is fair, affordable and long overdue. By Nico Louw.
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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.
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