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Budget Forum 2018: A Political Budget Unlikely to Work Politically

The annual Budget has become increasingly political over the years, but the Budget to be delivered next week will be the “mother” of all political… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2018: The Government Could Be Boosting the Budget Bottom Line with a Change to How It Taxes Gas

Resources usually give the budget a healthy boost in economic boom times but the government could be reaping more revenue if it changed the way… Read More ›

Should We Tax Robots?

In a 2017 interview, Microsoft founder Bill Gates recommended taxing robots to slow the pace of automation. Funds raised could be used to retrain and financially support… Read More ›

Open Budget Survey 2017 Part 2: What Can Australia Do to Improve Our Budget Process?

As we anticipate Budget 2018-19, coming up on 8 May, it is timely to examine Australia’s budget process. Australia has been a leader in good… Read More ›

Socio-Economic Disparities in American Healthcare Spending: The Role of Public vs Private Insurance

An equitable healthcare system, where each patient receives equal treatment regardless of socio-economic status (SES) is an important public policy goal. A key question is… Read More ›