The future of Australian migration depends on not repeating the policy of Europe and its welfare model. Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. Almost a quarter of the population was born abroad; almost half have at least one parent born overseas. It is remarkable that this high degree of diversity...

What makes Australia's policy of multiculturalism a success when European leaders have been quick to reject theirs? Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. Almost a quarter of the population was born abroad; almost half have at least one parent born overseas. It is remarkable that this high degree of diversity...

The paper argues that the practical effect of banning, capping or disclosing political donations is to limit public influence. In a liberal democracy, governments should not select or limit their critics and rivals. Key points: • Campaign finance law covers the role of money in politics; this paper focuses on donations to political parties and...

This paper examines some of the stylised facts in relation to the growth of government in the Western world generally, and Australia in particular. It then reviews some of the main theories advanced to explain long-term growth in the size of government. Existing theory and evidence provide only partial explanations for the stylised facts about...

Liquor reform has become a political hot potato in New Zealand, this paper argues, and has resulted in misguided policy. Social problems caused by alcohol have meant successive governments have come under pressure to regulate sale and consumption of alcohol. One factor driving public outrage about has been reports that give outrageously high ‘social costs’...