About Us

The McKell Institute is a progressive research institute dedicated to providing practical and innovative solutions to contemporary policy challenges.

Headquartered in Sydney, NSW, the Institute has branches in Queensland, Victoria/Tasmania, South Australia/Northern Territory, and Western Australia. 

Research & Analysis

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June 2026
// AUS
reports
Powering Australia’s Future
This report recommends the establishment of Sovereign Power, a new Commonwealth entity to build and...
May 2026
// SA
reports
Connecting to gas is changing; so should SA’s planning laws
Major changes coming later this year are set to fundamentally shift the economics of connecting...
May 2026
articles
Budget 2026/7 — Wealth vs work takes center stage in Chalmers’ ‘inflection point’ budget
This Budget could be an inflection point for federal Labor, but there is more work...

News & Opinion 

Upcoming Event: National Press Club

Australia stands at a critical economic crossroads, shaped by geopolitical change, technological disruption, and the future of energy. Join Alison Pennington and Michael Wright at the National Press Club of Australia on 3 June 2026 for a bold discussion on powering Australia’s future through publicly owned renewable energy and industrial ambition.

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WA Budget 2026–27

The Cook Labor Government has handed down its tenth budget. The government laid out its post-election priorities last year: jobs, health and housing. True to form, this budget delivers on all three, while making room for some genuinely consequential long-term investments that deserve attention.

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