Report
Northern disclosure: inconsistencies in the Murray Darling Basin Authority’s northern basin review
This research shows that estimates of impacts on South Australia from proposed changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan have been changed multiple times by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).
Discussion paper
Tasmania’s toothless watchdog: a comparison of the Tasmanian and NSW anti-corruption watchdogs
The Tasmanian Integrity Commission (Tasmanian IC) has major design flaws that render it far less effective than the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (NSW ICAC) in exposing systemic corruption, writes Hannah Aulby.
Discussion paper
It’s time … for more politicians
This discussion paper is based upon a national poll, conducted in April and May 2017, to assess levels of direct engagement between Australians and their parliamentarians, and opinions on whether the number of federal parliamentarians should be increased or decreased.
Report
National Energy Emissions Audit - December 2017
The December 2017 audit shows that Australia’s energy emissions hit another record peak in the year to July 2017, before slight reductions to September.
Submission
Economies of shale: submission on the draft report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory
The Australia Institute has made this submission on the Draft Report of the Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory (the Inquiry). The submission focuses on Chapter 13 Economic Impacts of the Draft Report and the report by ACIL Allen.