This national survey provides insight into public attitudes towards the role, value and funding of essential services. It finds a significant increase in the proportion of people unhappy with the tax system, with two-thirds responding that it either fails to reduce or actually increases inequality.

An analysis of the systems and structures that contribute to the unequal distribution of wealth and power between the Global North and the Global South. The report identifies colonial practices that continue to shape global institutions, economic policies, and power dynamics. It makes the case for a new global economic system based on justice and...

This paper seeks to initiate discussion about the purpose and principles of the tax system by exploring potential avenues for reform. It proposes six priorities intended to lower income taxes on working people, restore intergenerational equity and improve business productivity.

This paper compares the retirement income systems of Australia and New Zealand across metrics including adequacy, equity, and sustainability. It finds that Australia's compulsory contribution structure is very effective but that New Zealand's system promotes greater income equality and incentivises older people to stay in the workforce longer.

This paper examines the relationship between income inequality and democratic resilience, focusing on how perceptions of economic disparity influence public satisfaction with public institutions. It finds that perceived inequality significantly affects attitudes toward the government, suggesting that addressing the disconnect between public expectations and government action on inequality could enhance democratic satisfaction.