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Housing Mismatch and Welfare Effects of Stamp Duty

Housing affordability is in the spotlight again. This is unsurprising. Since the beginning of the 21st century, house prices have increased by 165 per cent.… Read More ›

Spare Bedrooms, Taxation and the Pension

Australia’s housing crisis is far from over, with new housing projects still years away from completion. With over 13 million spare bedrooms across the country,… Read More ›

Come One, Come All? How Housing Prices Respond to Taxes on Foreign Buyers of Residential Properties

Housing prices have soared in major cities around the world. In Australia, this is particularly true in Melbourne and Sydney, where prices jumped by 120%… Read More ›

The Insurance Role of Progressive Taxes and Transfers: Are They as Effective as We Think?

Progressive taxes and government transfers are often seen as essential policy tools that automatically help protect households from unexpected financial hardship. When a household experiences… Read More ›

Productivity Commission’s Child Care Report: An Alternative Perspective

The Productivity Commission’s report, A Path to Universal Early Childhood Education and Care, presents detailed information and a range of studies supporting universal early childhood education… Read More ›