This paper argues that monetary policy in Australia is no longer effective and the task of stimulating the economy should be taken up by more active fiscal policy leadership from the Australian government.

This paper argues that the economy is softening, the budget position is uncertain, and calls for the Morrison Government to use fiscal policy to stimulate the economy are growing. Tax cuts now could provide that stimulus, but there are big risks from locking in major tax cuts on the never-never.

This is the final report of the Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program, which found that the program was poorly planned and poorly implemented.