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Briefing paper

Briefing paper

Gender distribution of the government’s 2019 tax plan


This research finds that the first stage of the Morrison Government’s tax plan will see men and women receive an almost even split of the tax cuts. But men will receive almost double the amount women do from the later stages of the government’s tax plan.
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Degrees north: vocational and university education in Australia and Nordic countries


Australia should consider whether it wants a higher education and vocational training system more like that of Finland or more like the USA, according to this report from The Australia Institute’s Nordic Policy Centre.
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Where and how slum electrification succeeds: a proposal for replication


This paper summarises several recent developments which suggest a path for the government, the utility, and the local population to work together to provide everyone with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity.
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Union organising and labour market rules: two sides of the same coin


This study documents the correlation between workers' rights and union organising - and shows they are two sides of the same coin. The correlation between workers' rights and the success of unions suggests that unions in Australia will need to continue their campaign to "Change the Rules" of Australia's labour market.
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Value based health care: setting the scene for Australia


A value-based approach to health care provides a patient-centric way to design and manage health systems. This briefing paper considers Australia’s alignment with a value-based approach and identifies important enablers that are already present, but outside a coordinated national strategy.