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, …
Can citizenship survive the end of tolerance? One of the principal tenets of a secular liberal democracy is tolerance of …
Introduction: Is there a problem with interest? Making money out of lending money has generated moral controversy since ancient times. …
Introduction Many Australians are increasingly concerned by deteriorating housing affordability and its implications for socio-economic outcomes. In a recent survey, …
Publications reached a record this year, with the release of 37 research papers plus 20 submissions to government and official …
Introduction Understanding fractions has a significant impact on both individuals and society. Fractions are an integral part of everyday life, …
Introduction The Education Goals for Young Australians prioritise “excellence and equity” and the formation of “active and informed members of …
Executive Summary Government overreach: The federal government’s planned $78 billion of off-budget measures over the next four years reflects an …
Actual solutions would involve negotiating with state and local government to change the policy settings and overcome NIMBY opposition.
Hope is easily dismissed as illusory when the grounds for holding fast to it appear to be crumbling. For example, …
The housing policy promises from the major parties both offer assistance for housing supply, but they also boost demand in ways that are not well-targeted.
For a policy that is being promoted as good for US businesses, it sure seems like the markets don’t believe it will work quite the way Trump seems to think.
If you’re wondering why this election campaign does not have a clear frontrunner, the lack of convincing economic policies may be the reason.
The Labor government appears to have chosen a cut confined to the lowest rate so that it could stick to its “tax cut for everyone” slogan.
Efforts to put strict conditions on additional school funding to the states to improve outcomes have already been undercut by creating an alibi for failure.
Working from home is sneakily becoming one of the biggest emerging fault-lines in our society. Scarcely a week goes by …
A curious trend has taken hold: the re-segregation of student housing, common areas, and even graduation ceremonies—this time along lines of race, religion, and sex. Universities insist this is progress. In truth, it is a step backward, a retreat from the ideals they once championed.
In Australia, bracket creep has become a silent but significant burden on taxpayers, eroding real take-home pay and fuelling the growth of government revenue without explicit consent.
We apologise for the picture quality on camera 2. In this episode of Liberalism in Question, we’re joined by Eamonn …
Australia’s energy transition blueprint, the 2024 Integrated System Plan, is officially dead. The coroner’s report was provided by none other …
Author and historian of ideas Johan Norberg dives into Donald Trump’s tariffs, the ongoing challenges to liberty, and the future …
In our 2025 Acton Lecture, Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Elton analyses antisemitism’s persistence from medieval times to the present day. Drawing …
In this episode of Liberalism in Question, Rob sits down with historian and journalist Simon Heffer to explore the rich …
In this discussion hosted by @CISAus & @Quillette , British author Louise Perry (of @maidenmothermatriarch) joins Quillette founder Claire Lehmann …
Everybody loves rooftop solar. It reduces emissions, supports the grid and lowers electricity bills for everyone… or does it? What …
In this episode of Liberalism in Question, Rob sits down with historian and journalist Simon Heffer to explore the rich …
The Key to Good Writing: Clarity. Many people struggle with correct English—do you? If you think decimate means to destroy, …
What are the real solutions to improving outcomes for Indigenous Australians? In this discussion, Senator Kerrynne Liddle shares her insights …
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 …