Despite eight in every ten Australians belonging to a co-op or mutual such as the NRMA or AustralianSuper, only 16 per cent realise it, according to this paper which maps the size and scope of mutually owned co-ops in Australia. Eight in every ten Australians are a member of a co-operatively owned, or mutually owned...

This paper argues that whatever the rationales for the creation of the current system of tax concessions for superannuation, minimising the future cost of the age pension does not appear to be among them. Australian taxpayers contributed $30.2 billion to the private accounts of that portion of the population with superannuation 2011-12. By 2015-16 this...

This paper argues that before Australia jumps into the golden age of gas as a way of combating climate change, it is essential to have a good understanding of the effect that this will have on emissions, which requires measuring the fugitive emissions that occur in the coal seam gas extraction process. With increasing awareness...

The Western Australian government together with Woodside proposes to build the Browse LNG precinct on James Price Point in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Australia Institute argues that such a development will negatively effect the region at both the financial and community level with changes to available employment and local infrastructure. The evidence...

Finding that the incidence of loneliness in Australia is growing, this paper studies the long-term pattern of loneliness and identifies demographic characteristics and risk indicators associated with this experience. The use of online social networking sites and how this may influence the experience and prevalence of loneliness is also explored. Loneliness is the disconnect felt...