This paper is the first in a series of policy proposals intended reduce Australia’s budget deficit in a fairer and more equitable way than the measures rejected by the Senate. Overview With large parts of the 2014 budget not passed by the Senate, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has asked Senators for alternative ways to reduce...

This paper is intended to start a national conversation on tax reform and invites submissions from the public. Foreword Australia has experienced nearly a quarter of a century of uninterrupted economic growth. As a result, Australians continue to have some of the highest living standards in the world. Over the next few decades, the challenge...

The Parliamentary Handbook provides detailed information about Parliament including the parliamentary service and political careers of Senators and Members, and details of parliamentary committees and elections. Preface

This report argues that the Government has taken decisions to remove a net $2.3 billion in red tape, as at 31 December 2014, more than double the annual net $1 billion target.

This review examined Australia's counter-terrorism arrangements and recommends adjustments. Abstract The Commonwealth has strong, well‑coordinated counter‑terrorism (CT) arrangements. Overall, these have been quite successful – although the Martin Place siege and the stabbing of police in Melbourne raise questions. The threat of terrorism in Australia is rising and it is becoming harder to combat. Responding...