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Centre for Independent Studies

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CIS
Report

Will NSW meet its housing target?


This paper examines new data on housing development approvals and lodgements in New South Wales (NSW), which have been high and rising over the past few months. It finds that home building in NSW is likely to rise quickly over the next year but will fall well short of its target.
Report

Spending better for a stronger defence


The federal government must spend less and spend better to balance the budget. A key target is defence spending, which has grown rapidly to some $60 billion per annum today. This paper shows that, with prompt government action, spending less and better could meet defence needs while saving up to $160bn and years of delay.
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Why the Left abandoned Israel


The paper argues that the Australian Left's transformation from one of Israel's strongest supporters to one of its most persistent critics reflects profound ideological changes within Western politics. It proposes that reducing antisemitism requires stronger political leadership, consistent enforcement of existing laws and open public debate instead of relying mainly on new speech restrictions.
Survey Report

A confident nation, an anxious one: what Australians believe about tolerance and antisemitism


According to this report, Australians remain overwhelmingly positive towards Jewish Australians, yet most believe antisemitism is rising and likely to worsen. The findings, drawn from a national survey, paint a picture of a nation that is broadly tolerant and cohesive, but increasingly concerned about the state of public discourse and social harmony.
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A nation of strangers: how a civic vacuum enabled antisemitism


According to this paper, the surge of performative hatred on Australia's streets and university campuses is the predictable harvest of a long-term civic vacuum. By dismantling the historical narrative of common citizenship, educational structures have left young Australians fundamentally unequipped to resist sectarian intimidation. The paper offers a set of recommendations to correct the problem.

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