Reforms

Politics & Society

20 years after Soeharto: Is Indonesia’s ‘era reformasi’ over?

Since the end of President Soeharto’s 32-year rule, Indonesia has gone through a period of reform. But recent political and social changes raise questions about where the country is heading

Business & Economics

Henderson’s legacy: Revisiting universal basic income

Former Deputy Prime Minister Brian Howe revisits Professor Ronald Henderson’s seminal work on poverty, and explains why the case for a basic income is relevant today now more than ever

Politics & Society

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Podcast

Corruption and Australia’s Parliament

The Westminster system of government was founded on the assumption that parliamentarians would operate ethically; but today’s politicians are falling far short of this ideal, says Tony Fitzgerald QC

Politics & Society

When it comes to tax, Australians want a fair go

A recent public interactive learning lab at Melbourne School of Government showed Australians want tax reform

Politics & Society

Disability-based disadvantage – a life sentence?

A new research project is focussing on the injustices around the indefinite detention of people with cognitive disabilities

Business & Economics

New Outlook

Key questions on Australia’s future and the Government’s take on key economic and social issues are to be debated ahead of the 2016 elections. What does this mean for you?

Business & Economics

Five ways to make state taxes fair and more efficient

State tax reform is a critical component of a national tax reform for prosperity - but this reform needs national co-ordination

Education

Improving education through federalism reform

It’s time to give the states and territories more say in how they run our schools