The federal government plans to introduce 'voluntary student unionism' into Australia's universities by banning the current compulsory fee for non-academic services. This paper argues that market-based policies offer a practical alternative to the current VSU policy and the non-political services fee suggested by the ALP and the National Party.

Not only this, but cuts in marginal tax rates induce people to work harder in situations where they have an effective choice between work and leisure hours. Davidson shows that the highest earners in Australia already pay much more than their 'share' of charitable donations, and that 'high levels of taxation - especially high rates...

Australia's alliance with the United States has never been stronger. This has given rise to a sometimes heated debate in Australia over the degree to which ever-closer relations with our 'great and powerful friend' erodes the independent discretion available to the Australian government. This paper aims to 'de-parochialise' the debate in Australia by turning the...

This report says we should welcome the gradual erosion of the mass welfare state by the move to self-funded benefits and services. Peter Saunders identifies strong economic arguments in favour of self-funding: it is more efficient, it strengthens incentives and it helps reduce the mounting pressure on government age pension and health budgets caused by...

A recent St Vincent de Paul Society report claimed income inequality in Australia is dramatically widening. Peter Saunders suggested the report was grossly exaggerated. The authors of the report responded by telling the CIS to take a Bex and have a lie down. But Saunders argues that his critique, outlined in this report, still stands.