Discussion paper
Foreign aid and climate finance, Australia’s dismal track record
This paper provides an overview of the concepts and measurement of the OECD’s and Australia’s Official Development Assistance and climate finance contributions. It finds that Australia’s support for developing countries has declined significantly over the past fifty years and concludes the Australian Government’s climate finance contribution in the five years to 2025 is zero dollars.
Discussion paper
Australia last: the failure of Australian gas policy
This report finds that gas exports are rapidly depleting Australia’s gas reserves and undermining Australia’s energy security. The report outlines how Australian gas is used. Each year the volume of gas used by Australian gas exporters is equal to around four and half years of domestic gas usage.
Discussion paper
Impact of gas exports on Australian energy prices
This paper reveals that the decision to allow unrestricted gas exports from the Australian east coast gas market has led to a tripling of domestic wholesale gas and electricity prices, since exports began in 2015. The paper proposes that the only way to bring down Australian gas prices is to restrict gas exports.
Briefing paper
Tasmanian budget: raising revenue right
The 2025-26 Tasmanian budget forecast a significant increase in the state’s debt. This is despite the fact that the state will generate increased revenues. The cost of the yet-to-be-built Macquarie Point Stadium has become a lightning rod for debate about the state government’s priorities. This paper outlines how the state could increase revenue.
Discussion paper
Teenage gambling in Australia
Australians start gambling in large numbers well before they are old enough to legally gamble. This paper reveals that Australian teenagers are more likely to gamble than to play any of the most popular sports in their age group. The paper shows the need for stronger regulations to reduce the harm caused by gambling.