Veronica Newman appointed Chief Executive Officer of the McKell Institute.
The McKell Institute Appoints Veronica Newman as Chief Executive Officer
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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
July 2026
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More than a billion dollars will be spent building a new stadium in Hobart, a...
July 2026
// AUS, NSW
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Labour hire firms play an important role in Australia's economy, but weak regulation has allowed...
June 2026
// AUS, QLD, Queensland
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This report argues that while renting has become a long-term reality for many Queenslanders, the...
News & Opinion
Opinion: We’re ignoring the root cause of our inflation scourge. When will we learn?
This article argues that Australia’s persistent inflation is driven not only by global economic pressures, but by decades of privatisation and the growing role of for-profit providers in essential services. It explores how public policy has shaped the cost of living and examines reforms aimed at delivering more affordable, accessible services.
McKell’s Alison Pennington on ABC The Business: Jobless numbers fall prompting fears of another interest rate hike
McKell’s Chief Economist Alison Pennington was interviewed by ABC The Business following the release of the latest labour force data, highlighting that while Australia’s unemployment rate eased to 4.4%, rising underemployment, fewer hours worked and a shift towards part-time employment reveal ongoing pressures in the labour market.