The re-elected federal government faces a long list of economic challenges, some of them created or exacerbated in its first …
Executive summary Australia’s multicultural democracy is under increasing pressure, not only from economic uncertainty but from the moral and cultural …
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Introduction The Albanese Labor government’s new tax geared to individuals’ total superannuation balances was unveiled in March 2023, failed to …
Count on CIS to bring early numeracy screening to Australia Australia has a maths problem — and it’s not just …
Royalty payments by mining companies for extracting resources, including large volumes of fossil fuels, are major revenue streams for state governments.
Victoria Planning Provisions Amendments VC257, VC267 and VC274: Submission to Victorian Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry 1. Introduction Housing in Victoria, …
Rooftop solar has been lauded by energy market bodies, policymakers, the media and environmental groups as a great way to lower bills, help the environment and help the grid.
Foreword The annual Acton Lecture, presented by the Culture, Prosperity & Civil Society program at the Centre for Independent Studies, …
1. Summary and Introduction This paper discusses a proposal that home buyers be enabled to access their superannuation (hereafter, …
The state’s debt levels remain high, with net debt currently around $110 billion and projected to grow to $137 billion by June 2028. Without stronger spending restraint, it will only grow.
It must have been a surreal experience for some this week. The Prime Minister was at the Press Club bemoaning …
I recently watched the documentary October 8, a searing and distressing film about the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas …
Faced with violent protests, rising antisemitism and growing cultural division, Australians are entitled to ask each other: what still holds …
The Liberals need to learn some political lessons from the result, but a lot of the proffered advice has been nakedly self-serving.
The parties have been riven by very real personal and ideological tensions before, and still have joined forces when moments of truth have arrived.
As the pressure to rapidly phase out fossil fuels increases, the states will face an unexpected fiscal risk.
A frequent error is the assumption that to appeal to these demographics, Liberals must change or compromise their values. Far from it.
The simple reality is that major parties across the world need to start measuring their success or failure by more than just whether they won the last election.
On 16 April, Spain achieved an electricity landmark: 100% renewable energy penetration. Twelve days later, its entire electricity grid collapsed, …
Robert Forsyth interviews Dr. Michael Bird, who reflects on the relationship between liberalism and Christianity. Bird acknowledges the strengths of …
Robert Forsyth interviews Glenn Fahey, director of the education program at the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS), who explores why …
Robert Forsyth speaks with Rohan McHugh, who contends that the liberal tradition’s “contest of ideas” — though vital for intellectual …
The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Stutchbury as its new Executive Director, …
In this episode, we delve into the controversial world of the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW) with guest Jamie Q. Roberts, …
Leading economists, historians, and policy experts delve into the complex world of tariffs, free trade, and their impact on global …
In this panel hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS), three experts—Doug Abdiel, Lt Col in the US Marine …
To avoid a crisis, Australia should embrace sound market economics.
In this episode, we explore the history of evangelical Christianity in Australia with guest Stuart Piggin, a leading historian and …
As the global demand for clean and reliable energy grows, nuclear power is being reconsidered as a crucial part of …
In this episode of Liberalism in Question, we are joined by Australian businessman, entrepreneur, and free-market advocate Ron Manners. As …
In 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 …
Listen to this recording of our thought-provoking CIS event that explored the complexities of Australian identity, politics, and social cohesion. …
The Rise of Activist Corporations: How activism agendas subsumed shareholder primacy by Peter Swan AO Australian companies have been shifting …
In this eye-opening interview, Robert Forsyth sits down with Nicholas Eberstadt, a leading expert on North Korea and a senior …
The Rise of Activist Corporations with Peter Swan – Interviewed by Emilie Dye. Australian companies have been shifting from a …
Join Robert Forsyth in this enlightening interview with Dr. Jonathan Cole, a distinguished scholar and passionate advocate of classical liberalism. …
That government expenditure in Australia has grown apace in recent years is well-known. The growth became gargantuan during the coronavirus …
All Things Considered. Making Moral Sense of the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza by Nigel Biggar. The pacifist answer to …