Australian federal election 2019
Blog post
Online political communication—does this post need to be authorised?
While it seems unlikely that unaware members of the public will face big fines from the AEC for their political Facebook posts, voters, donors and campaigners should familiarise themselves with the new rules, writes Damon Muller.
Position paper
Priorities for the 2019 federal election: making health better
In this document, the Consumers Health Forum calls for the next federal government to take early action on three health priorities to set 21st century health goals for all Australians. Fundamental to the priorities is a commitment to closing the gap in health and disadvantage between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.
Survey Report
A bit rich: a government plan to make tax less progressive
This paper argues the Government’s tax plan will make income tax less progressive, with most of the benefit going to those on high incomes.
Survey Report
Polling – SA climate ambition
The Australia Institute surveyed a state representative sample of 624 South Australians about their attitudes to climate change. The results show support for a wide range of ambitious climate policies and broad agreement that climate change is serious, and can and should be addressed.
Report
Pre-election economic and fiscal outlook 2019
This report provides updated information on the economic and fiscal outlook for Australia in advance of the May 2019 federal election.