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The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks. Based in Canberra, we conduct high impact research that combines rigorous fact-driven material with cutting-edge communication strategies.

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Increase the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax

Australia collects more money from HECS than from the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax. It's time for the Parliament to increase the PRRT.

National Press Club

Richard Denniss: National Press Club Address

On Wednesday, 31 January 2024, Richard Denniss and Allegra Spender MP addressed the National Press Club for a debate on the Stage 3 tax cuts and Australia's tax reform agenda.

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Stop the lies

It's perfectly legal to lie in a political ad. We need truth in political advertising laws that are nationally consistent, constitutional and uphold freedom of speech before the next election.

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Protect Tasmania's Native Forests

Now is the time to protect Tasmania’s irreplaceable native forests and support native forestry workers to move to sustainable industries.

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Beetaloo Basin: Ban Fracking in the Northern Territory

96 Leading Australian Scientists & Experts Call on NT Government to ban fracking

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Victoria Needs Truth in Political Advertising Laws

Victorians deserve Truth in Political Advertising Laws before the next election.

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Opinion

Stop the surge to big utes

March 8, 2024 by Richard Denniss

Opinion

On International Women’s Day: How the Fair Work Commission Can Really Take On the Gender Pay Gap

March 8, 2024 by Lisa Heap in The Conversation

Opinion

The RBA gets its wish as Australia’s economy slows dramatically

March 7, 2024 by Greg Jericho in The Guardian

Media Release

Labor’s integrity pledge should be a priority in first 100 days of government

March 7, 2024

Media Release

His Excellency Anote Tong Visits Australia to Advocate for Fossil Fuel Free Pacific

March 7, 2024

Latest Research

Gig Economy, Labour Standards & Workers' Rights

Professionalising the Aged Care Workforce

The case for worker registration and a mandatory qualification

March 6, 2024 by Fiona Macdonald

Fossil Fuel Mining, Governance & Government Agencies

Submission: NSW Planning system and the impacts of climate change

Submission to NSW Planning and Environment Committee

March 4, 2024 by Rod Campbell

VIC

Governance & Government Agencies

Submission: Inquiry into the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982

February 27, 2024 by Lilia Anderson and Bill Browne

Energy from Fossil Fuels

Polling – Fossil fuel levy

February 14, 2024

Elections, Politics & Parties, Tax, Spending & the Budget

Polling: Stage 3 Tax Cuts in Dunkley

February 9, 2024

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WOMADelaide

WOMADelaide Festival: The Future of Activism

Bob Brown, Elaine Johnson, Roj Amedi

Sat, Mar 9, 2024 1:30 pm ACDT Frome Park Pavilion

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WOMADelaide, Anote Tong Speaking Tour 2024

WOMADelaide: Islands Rising

Anote Tong, Yessie Mosby, Tishiko King

Sat, Mar 9, 2024 3:30 pm ACDT Frome Park Pavilion

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Finding the Money with Stephanie Kelton

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 3:00 pm AEDT Zoom

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Yanis Varoufakis Speaking Tour 2024: Technofeudalism

[SOLD OUT] Yanis Varoufakis – Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism | Sydney

Yanis Varoufakis is touring Australia as a guest of the Australia Institute, as part of its 30-year anniversary celebrations in 2024.

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 6:30 pm AEDT State Library of NSW

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Yanis Varoufakis Speaking Tour 2024: Technofeudalism

[SOLD OUT] Yanis Varoufakis – Technofeudalism – National Press Club Address

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 12:00 pm AEDT National Press Club