This paper calls for a major shake up of capital gains tax (CGT) via a 'circuit breaker' proposal to the stalled housing debate in Australia. The proposed reform intends to level the playing field for first home buyers and renters, while also incentivising new supply, and attracting and rewarding investors.

The mess made of National Broadband Network was entirely predictable. Politicians forgot three basic lessons from economics.

Josh Frydenberg wants to leave mortgage broker commissions unchanged for three years. It's hard to see why.

Given the developments in the Australian property market since 2015-16, and the repeated claims from Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg and others, that reform of the negative gearing policy would have severe negative impacts, this report argues that it's time to revisit the policy, in light of the current state of the Australian property market.

This report attempts to find new ways to allow Australia to effectively achieve the goal of a 26% cut in emissions, whilst also retaining a commitment to energy reliability and affordability, especially for low-income Australians.