Policy School
Join The Australia Institute’s Policy School, a series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change.
Learn from experts about key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective communication strategies to help create a fairer, more sustainable society.
March 2025
Policy School – Raising Revenue Right: Better tax ideas for the 48th Parliament
Australia is a low-tax country, raising just 30% in tax revenue as a share of the economy, well below the average of 34.9% across developed countries. Countries that raise more tax and spend more on public services tend to have healthier, happier communities and higher incomes. Currently, Australia is not collecting enough tax and, as