This report advances the concept of a national Social Emergency Lending scheme that could grant Australians easy access to emergency funds without needing to visit 'payday' lenders.
An examination of policy approaches to Aboriginal affairs in NSW, and case study of development and implementation OCHRE, the state's guiding framework for Aboriginal affairs policy.
Australia remains a leading immunisation nation. But in key demographic groups, improvements in the immunisation rate need to be improved to ensure Australia retains herd immunity from a range of significant illnesses.
Despite the topic capturing the attention of policy makers and businesses, and impressive gains by women in education over past decades, statistics across a range of indicia could be argued to reveal a “stalled revolution” of female leadership.
Big Data is changing the way citizens engage with the world around them. This report explores how the strategic implementation of Big Data in Australia's healthcare system can improve health outcomes, and drive efficiency.
No Mind Left Behind introduces the first of McKell’s opportunity indexes, mapping Australia’s most advantaged and disadvantaged in terms of educational opportunity by federal electorate.
Australia's a proud and thriving trading nation. However, in order to maintain confidence in international trade, anti-dumping measures must be reinforced to safeguard the Australian economy.
Sydney's traffic is among the worst in the world. This report explores creative ideas to harness existing community assets to alleviate congestion in Australia's biggest city.
This additional research to The McKell Institute's 2015 Switching Gears report outlines the positive impact the recommendations would have on GDP growth and job creation.
Penalty rates are essential to the livelihoods of workers in the retail and hospitality industries. This report outlines the impact of potential penalty rate cuts across metropolitan Brisbane.
Australia's population is ageing. This report offers ideas that will reform aged care, and better enable our population to engage in economic and social activity beyond tradition retirement ages.
Penalty rates play a central role in rural and regional economies throughout Australia. This study explores the impact in rural New South Wales of a potential reduction in penalty rates.
The early years are the most important in a child's development. However, Australia's early childhood education system is in urgent need for reform. This report offers a path forward.
This report examines the Federal Government’s attempt to reform the workers’ compensation landscape via the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2014.
The NSW Government entered the 2015 state election with a plan to privatise NSW's power networks. This report outlines why NSW should leave electricity transmission and distribution assets in public hands.
The privatisation of elements of Australia's healthcare system is highly prone to unforeseen consequences. This report explores the risks of privatisation, and alternative options to improve efficiency.
Australia's system for funding new therapies that treat rare diseases is in need of reform. This report outlines actionable policy changes that can achieve change.
A key challenge facing policymakers is the question of how to fund new transport infrastructure in an increasingly constrained fiscal environment. This report offers ideas for reform to low infrastructure prices and generate new methods of funding projects.
This report explores the governance structures and performance of industry superannuation funds in comparison to other funds in both the Australian and international market.
The Western Sydney airport must be of the highest standard. By opening the design to architectural competition, the best vision for the project could be realised, creating more jobs and driving more patronage.
Clubs play an important role in communities across New South Wales. This report explores options to facilitate a new wave of investment into social services by the NSW clubs industry.
It is becoming increasingly rare for Australian workers to stay in a job long enough to enjoy long service leave. This report outlines the case for a portable long service leave scheme.
In this, The McKell Institute's seminal report, the defining issue of our day - housing affordability - is addressed, with 40 concise recommendations tabled to improve supply and affordability.