Debate has returned on the benefits of switching the GST-income tax mix. While there are efficiency and resilience gains to be made, there will be transitional...
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Australian students from immigrant backgrounds outperform their peers by the largest margin in the OECD. But they haven’t escaped Australia’s educational declin...
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What happens if we make the GST tax switch?
23 October 2026
Debate has returned on the benefits of switching the GST-income tax mix. While there are efficiency and resilience gains to be made, there will be transitional costs.
Where Australia tops the PISA class
16 October 2026
Australian students from immigrant backgrounds outperform their peers by the largest margin in the OECD. But they haven’t escaped Australia’s educational decline.
What does daylight saving save?
9 October 2026
The clock change is a natural experiment. What can it tell us about the consequences of daylight saving?
Authors: Rachel Lee and Ewan Rankin
Authors: Jack Buckley, Matthew Maltman, and Matt Nolan