This working paper argues that a public policy and structural reform priority should be placed on coordinated actions to amend the Australian tax system in ways that reduce fiscal vulnerabilities and improve societal wellbeing.

This paper studies the impact of “nudges” on taxpayers with varying tax compliance histories in Papua New Guinea.

Treasurer Joe Hockey claims Australian income tax rates are a disincentive to earn. But how much income tax do Australians pay?

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg claims that two-thirds of people who use negative gearing have a taxable income of less than $80,000 a year.

Treasurer Scott Morrison claims Australia relies more on income tax (personal and company) than any other country in the OECD except Denmark.

In the lead up to the 2019 federal election, RMIT ABC Fact Check examines how tax data is being used in the public policy debate.

This paper presents some of the simpler strategies that are part of the ‘Tax Planning Playbook’. In doing so, it shows how tax planning is available to people across the income distribution. It also raises questions about the longer-term sustainability of Australia’s tax system.

Enduring norms regarding gender and work have proven harmful to Australia's economic welfare by sidelining the careers, and limiting the potential, of women across the income spectrum. This report aims to provide ideas to cut Australia’s workforce participation gap between men and women, proposing targeted...

This report argues that there is an urgent need for the Australian government to conduct dynamic tax modelling as a fundamental part of their tax analysis process; following the commendable lead taken by the UK Treasury.

This briefing paper focusses on two sets of proposals designed to make the taxation of income simpler, more progressive and better able to raise public money. The proposals are united by the principle that income, regardless of source, should be taxed equally across individuals.