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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September 2026
// AUS, TAS
reports
The Tasmanian Government’s Approach to Budget Repair
Tasmania needs budget repair. This report is the first in a series the McKell Institute...
August 2026
// AUS, NSW
reports
Keeping Connected
Thousands of people living with cancer leave the NSW workforce unnecessarily each year due to...
August 2026
// AUS, TAS
reports
The Economic Impact of an Easter Sunday Public Holiday in Tasmania
New McKell Institute analysis finds introducing an Easter Sunday public holiday in Tasmania would have...

News & Opinion 

Announcement from the McKell Institute National Board

At our recent national board meeting, the McKell Institute formally thanked Melissa Donnelly and Thomas Costa Θωμάς Κόστα for their service as we accepted their resignations from the board as they head off to even bigger things. We once again congratulate Melissa on...

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