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.
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.
Budget 2026’s changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing is a vindication of pragmatic, evidence-led advocacy
Growing wealth inequality and declining housing affordability are leaving younger Australians behind, highlighting the need for reforms that make work a realistic pathway to financial security and home ownership.