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.
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.
Budget 2026’s changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing is a vindication of pragmatic, evidence-led advocacy
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.