Canberra
Jack Thrower is an economist at the Australia Institute.
He has experience working across the federal public service at the Department of Finance, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Attorney-General’s Department in policy areas including criminal justice, trade, regulatory policy, employment services and workplace relations. He holds Bachelor degrees in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and Law (Honours) from the Australian National University.
Jack’s interests include inequality, taxation, social policy, the welfare state, and industrial relations.
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Latest Research
Solid Foundations, Bright Future
An Analysis of New South Wales Economic and Fiscal Advantages
Economic Prosperity, Public Sector Restraint
Unpacking South Australia’s Economic and Fiscal Advantages in the Shadow of Public Sector Pay Erosion
University is expensive
Impacts of rising university costs on young people
Whistleblowing While You Work
Using Rewards for Whistleblowing to Uncover White-collar Crime
Governance & Government Agencies, Inequality, Infrastructure & Construction, Law & Order, Social Security & Welfare, Transport
Refining Fines
Addressing the inequality of traffic penalties in Australia