Research Topic: Tax, Spending & the Budget

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Of Levies, Profits, and Backstops: The Bank Tax in Context

The Australian government’s surprising decision to impose a new tax targeted precisely at the biggest financial institutions in the country

Productivity in the Real World

Australia does not have a “productivity crisis” – new research Claims that Australia faces a productivity crisis are overblown. Weak

Solid Foundations, Bright Future

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

The Case for Investing in Public Schools

Report Reveals True Potential of Fully Funded Public Schools Education has long been recognised as a vital determinant of both

The Consequences of Fiscal Austerity in Western Australia

Don’t blame it on the deficit: WA This report critically responds to the call for fiscal austerity and public sector

The October 2022-23 Commonwealth Budget: A Good Start… But Rocky Times Ahead

The new Albanese Labor government has tabled a revised budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, revising revenue and spending forecasts

Wages, Taxes, and the Budget

The Coalition government’s 2018 budget features a plan to cut personal income taxes for many Australians over the next several

War gains: LNG Windfall Profits 2022

Energy prices spiked worldwide following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting restrictions on Russia’s gas exports. This has in

Budget Analysis 2021-22: Heroic Assumptions and Half Measures

The Commonwealth government has tabled its budget for the 2021-22 financial year. The government is counting on a vigorous and

Budget Analysis 2022-23

The Commonwealth Government has tabled its budget for the 2022-23 financial year. As the nation emerges from two years of