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Jack Thrower

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Jack Thrower

Senior Economist

Canberra

Jack Thrower is a Senior Economist at the Australia Institute.

He has experience working across the federal public service at the Department of Finance, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Attorney-General’s Department in policy areas including criminal justice, trade, regulatory policy, employment services and workplace relations. He holds Bachelor degrees in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and Law (Honours) from the Australian National University.

Jack’s interests include inequality, taxation, social policy, the welfare state, and industrial relations.

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Research by Jack Thrower

Solid Foundations, Bright Future

New South Wales has one of the most prosperous and productive economies in Australia, with a diverse base of economic

Economic Prosperity, Public Sector Restraint

New report contrasts South Australia’s economic progress with continued public sector wage restraint By many measures, South Australia has enjoyed

Life Savers Without Life Savings

Firefighters and paramedics save lives, protect us from the ravages of fire, and ensure the sick and injured receive the

Climate crisis escalates cost-of-living pressures

Climate crisis escalates cost-of-living pressures Important components of the cost-of-living crisis are a direct result of the climate crisis.