Traffic fines in Australia hit low-income earners disproportionally hard. One potential solution to this problem is traffic fines that are proportional to the income of the offender. This discussion paper outlines one way of applying this model – drawn from Finland – to Australia, including a breakdown for states.

This concise explainer responds to concerns regarding a potential hung parliament in Australia by clarifying and outlining the various models and historical precedents for productive power-sharing in government. It contends that minority and coalition governments are common, usually stable and constructive and reflect the will of voters.

Australians continue to invest in the production of nuclear weapons through their superannuation. In 2023, major superannuation funds invested at least $3.4 billion in companies that produce the worst weapons of mass destruction.

Home ownership rates have been declining in Australia for most of the 21st century and for the last 25 years, average house prices have increased at twice the rate of income. This paper asserts the problem with the current housing policy settings is that they incentivise demand but do little to increase supply.

This fact sheet looks at how Australia raises very little tax revenue compared to similar countries and that while Australian governments have a problem balancing revenue and spending, the problem lies in the level of revenue collected, not the amount spent.