This report provides a blueprint for the Australian Government to cut red tape and out-of-date regulation in order to reduce costs for consumers and businesses, boost productivity and get more homes built faster. It finds that Australia has a more than $110 billion red-tape burden, which is holding back investment and major projects critical to...

This paper outlines how a charter to overhaul Australia’s regulatory system would boost Australia's productivity levels. The paper sets out a blueprint for a Charter of Regulatory Effectiveness (CORE) – a proposed legislative instrument for Commonwealth, state and territory governments. Beyond regulatory reform, the paper makes a series of complementary proposals for enhanced productivity in...

A report on Australia’s standard of living has found that low real wages, underfunded public services and soaring prices have left many families experiencing hardship and hopelessness. The report documents the origins of the current crisis in living standards and presents a multidimensional progressive policy agenda for the Australian Government.

The upcoming Australian Government's Economic Reform Roundtable is a significant opportunity to address the barriers holding back the building and construction industry, and with it, Australia’s housing supply. The industry is constrained by outdated systems, inconsistent regulation and severe skill shortages. This paper outlines the reforms the industry believes are essential.

This report reframes the national productivity debate – arguing that rather than pursuing productivity growth for its own sake, its purpose must be clarified: to lift living standards, improve wellbeing and accelerate the transition to net zero. It lays out practical, achievable reforms and provides recommendations on three key themes: a dynamic and more resilient...