The Federal Election has been called. Here are our proposals to help an incoming government hit the ground running. By David Hughes.
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The Federal Budget has failed to meet four key tests. By Nico Louw.
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Ahead of the election, the Menzies Research Centre is releasing a new report with what should be uncontroversial recommendations to cut red tape and regulation, reduce wasteful spending and improve the efficiency of Government.
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MRC analysis uncovers $65 million of government waste.
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Australians need to judge Labor’s Budget against four sets of criteria. By David Hughes.
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Australians’ living standards will not improve unless our productivity crisis is solved. By Nico Louw.
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The antisemitism crisis gripping Australia exposes not only the fragility of our social cohesion but also the failure of our leadership to grasp the unique and insidious nature of this ancient hatred. By Freya Leach.
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Sluggish productivity growth and government spending are two key risks that could hold the RBA back from announcing further rate cuts. By Nico Louw.
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As much as we suspect the PM would like a few more guaranteed weeks in the Lodge, the bad news Australians would receive in another Budget is a compelling reason for him to call an earlier election. By Nico Louw.
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Recent data showing emissions have increased under Chris Bowen’s watch doesn’t align with the narrative pushed by Labor as the Government seeks to not only justify its record investments in renewables energy but also undermine the Coalition’s nuclear policy. By David Hughes.
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Environmental protection is a laudable objective, but governments need to get the balance right between conservation and supporting reasonable projects that promote economic growth. By Nico Louw.
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Australia’s retirement savings, whether in the Future Fund or superannuation, are too important to be politicised. These funds are institutions of a global scale that should be free from interference, ensuring they serve Australians’ best interests—not sectarian political interests. By David Hughes.
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We need a government with the courage to take on the two key reform challenges in tax and spending. By David Hughes.
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Negative gearing provides a small incentive for Australians to invest in property, helping to increase the supply of housing and helping everyday Australians build household wealth. By David Hughes.
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Over the last few weeks the Menzies Research Centre has been focused on providing solutions to turn around the decline of our educational institutions. By David Hughes.
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The recent announcement from the Albanese Government on new international student caps will not have the desired impact. By Nico Louw.
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A growing intolerance to opposing views threatens the exchange of ideas that has been fundamental to the success of liberal Western societies. We must not remain silent in the face of cancel culture, because it’s silence that creates the false perception of consensus. By Nico Louw.
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How Australia became the lawfare capital of the world.
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A majority of Australians believe social media is harmful and support measures to ban access for under 16s, according to polling commissioned by the Menzies Research Centre. By Freya Leach.
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We need to challenge the current understanding of fairness and intergenerational inequality. Excessive government spending and an outdated tax system are the great intergenerational injustices of our time. By David Hughes.
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