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Mind the (Tax) Gap—It’s Bigger Than You Probably Think!

Ever wondered how much of the Federal Government’s taxes never gets collected? This is obviously an important and challenging question for government, policy makers and… Read More ›

Increase in Newstart Allowance Long Overdue

Just as starfish are not fish, strawberries are not berries, and Chinese Checkers are neither Chinese nor checkers, the Newstart Allowance does not really offer… Read More ›

Welfare Entry and Exit After Marital Separation Among Australian Mothers

A key aim of the welfare system in Australia is to provide a buffer against unexpected or unpredictable events that reduce one’s income stability. Relationship… Read More ›

‘Crowding Out’ Evidence-Based Policy: The Case of Negative Gearing

Negative gearing is often cited as a tax concession that inequitably distorts rental housing markets. Yet despite concerns for housing affordability driving a wide array… Read More ›

New Figures Put It Beyond Doubt. When It Comes to Company Tax, We Are a High-Tax Country, in Part Because It Works Well for Us

In international tax circles, as in other areas, we often talk about American exceptionalism. But these days, it is becoming increasingly clear that Australia is… Read More ›