• Home
  • About
    • Annual Review 2020
    • About The McKell Institute
    • About The McKell Institute Victoria
    • About The McKell Institute Queensland
    • Our People
  • Policy Areas
    • Health
    • Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
    • Economy & Society
    • Education
    • Housing
    • Technology
    • Transport & Infrastructure
    • Initiatives
  • Events
    • All Events
  • Research
    • Reports and Articles
    • Ideas Forum
  • News & Media
    • All News & Media
    • Opinion & Analysis
  • Membership
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Research
  • Reports and Articles

Reports and Articles

  • All
  • Psephology
  • Health
  • Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • Economy & Society
  • Ending Exploitation
  • Housing
  • Technology
  • Transport & Infrastructure
  • Initiatives
  • March 2021  // Article

    Only more women will fix parliament’s ‘culture’ problem. Here’s how to do it …

    Australia ranks 50th in terms of female representation in its Federal Parliament. This article explains why - and proposes new ideas to help improve Australia's standing.
    Opinion
    Psephology
  • February 2021  // Report

    Insecure Work & Portable Entitlements: A Solution for Australia

    Insecure work is a growing challenge in Australia. This report explores how the implementation of a portable entitlements scheme could improve the livelihoods of Australia's insecure workforce.
    Full report
  • February 2021  // Article

    The early years: four small charts that tell a big story

    All of us who spend time with young children know just how much they learn, and how quickly. The early years are a time of rapid brain development. A child’s brain reaches 90 per cent of an adult’s by the age of five. A rich, learning environment in the early years can help children thrive.
    Education
  • January 2021  // Report

    Annual Review 2020

    The McKell Institute Annual Review 2020
    Full report
    Initiatives
  • December 2020  // Article

    Debunking super myths #2: Australia’s fees are too high by international standards

    In this latest superannuation mythbuster, James Pawluk counters arguments Australia's super fees are out of line with the rest of the world
  • December 2020  // Article

    2020 transformed Australia’s policy landscape. Here’s McKell’s contribution.

    2020 tested policy thinkers like never before. Our year in review details McKell's contribution.
  • December 2020  // Report

    Blue Harvest

    Wage theft remains rampant in Australian horticulture, even during COVID-19. This investigative report explores the issue in northern NSW's blueberry industry.
    Full report
    Ending Exploitation
  • December 2020  //  QLD  // Report

    The McKell Institute Queensland’s 2020 Annual Review

    The McKell Institute Queensland's 2020 Annual Review.
    Full report
  • November 2020  // Article

    Many jobs, little support: Multiple Jobholders and the COVID-19 recession

    Many Australians work more than one job, and for most it’s an economic necessity. Stitching together different jobs, often in different industries, is an increasing feature of Australia’s labour market. In general, secondary jobs are less secure and lower paid. These hard-working Australians have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and recession, as secondary jobs have collapsed, and government support has left their second jobs out in the cold.
  • October 2020  //  QLD  // Report

    Riding the Revolution

    This report offers new ideas to help South East Queensland embrace an active transport revolution.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • October 2020  // Article

    Debunking Super Myths #1 – Fees in default funds is not where the real problem is

    As the superannuation debate ramps up, the McKell Institute will be sorting fact from fiction. In this article, James Pawluk counters the claims that super is just too expensive.
    Economy & Society
  • October 2020  //  NSW  // Report

    Activating the Harbour City

    This Discussion Paper outlines a proposal to deliver Sydneysiders continuous foreshore access from the Sydney Opera house to Parramatta CBD.
    Full report
  • October 2020  // Report

    Why reform of the Child Care Subsidy would strengthen Australia’s economy

    This report advocates a universal Child Care Subsidy and evaluates the Working Family Child Care Boost.
    Full report
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
    Education
  • September 2020  // Report

    Mapping Food Insecurity

    Australia is a prosperous country, but too many Australian families experience food insecurity. This report explores the issue in Queensland.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • September 2020  // Article

    How much will JobKeeper reductions affect your community?

    JobKeeper is set to be significantly reduced from September 28, 2020. Postcode level data demonstrates the extent of the changes in communities across Australia.
    COVID-19
  • September 2020  // Report

    Crossing the Fiscal Cliff

    At the end of September, JobKeeper payments will be reduced for millions of Ausrtalian workers. This report explores the impact of this fiscal consolidation. 
    Full report
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • August 2020  // Article

    Opinion: Younger Australians are being left behind. Our COVID response can change course.

    For the first time in decades, Australia is at risk of leaving a generation worse off than those who came before it. But our COVID response can help us change course, writes McKell Institute Fellow Elliot Stein.
    COVID-19
    Opinion
  • August 2020  // Article

    The Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Work in Victoria

    The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. This article charts to what extent, and what more can be done to overcome it.
  • July 2020  //  AUS  // Article

    The Case for a National Scheme for Paid Pandemic Leave

    The recent second wave shows us that current policies aren’t enough. We need a dedicated scheme to ensure that sick people stay home.
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
    Health
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • July 2020  //  NSW | VIC  // Article

    Why the experts believe wearing a mask is effective

    We list some of the common arguments against wearing masks, and why they should be debunked. Feel free to share this piece with someone if they repeat one of these statements.
    COVID-19
    Health
  • July 2020  // Article

    University Course Fees Face Dramatic Restructure: Young People at Risk Again

    As Australia faces our first recession in nearly three decades, the Government should be doing everything in their power to stimulate the economy. Young people have been disproportionately impacted by the economic impacts of COVID-19. The latest University course fees restructure will saddle students with increased debt that will hinder our COVID-19 recovery.
    Economy & Society
    Education
  • June 2020  //  Queensland  // Report

    Reopening Queensland

    This report collates recommendations put forward by participants of McKell Institute Queensland's 'Reopening Queensland Digital Roundtable', held on June 10, 2020.
    Full report
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • June 2020  // Report

    A Fairer Pathway

    Australia is an immigration nation, and among the most successful multicultural countries in the world. But for too many new migrants, insecure work and a lack of agency serve as a roadblock to a better life. This report explores this challenge, and how we overcome it as a nation.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Ending Exploitation
  • June 2020  //  NSW  // Report

    Reopening NSW

    COVID-19 remains a significant health risk. But policymakers are now in the process of considering how to safely reopen economies.
    Full report
    COVID-19
  • June 2020  // Article

    Australia at a Crossroads: A Brief Overview of the Current Options for Economic Reform

    The COVID-19 induced recession ends a 28 year long period of sustained economic growth, the longest period of continuous economic growth of any developed country in the world. The new circumstances have re-invigorated calls for Australia to embark on a serious round economic reform.
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • June 2020  //  QLD  // Article

    Queensland’s Renewable Energy Target: A critical goal with real challenges to delivery

    Queensland’s emissions are the highest in the country, and a lack of a coherent federal energy policy is further hampering Queensland's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
    Climate Change
    Energy
  • June 2020  // Report

    A COVID-19 Tax Rebate for Frontline Workers

    This paper makes the case that future tranches of fiscal stimulus should target Australian workers who have been on the frontline during COVID.
    Full report
    COVID-19
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • June 2020  // Report

    Australian Aviation after COVID-19

    This report outlines the principles that should govern an Australian Aviation Plan in the wake of the COVID-19 economic downturn.
    Full report
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • May 2020  // Article

    COVID-19: Ten charts that tell the story of Australia’s downturn

    Data has started to emerge painting a picture of the scale of the COVID downturn - and highlight where we need to start our recovery.
    COVID-19
  • April 2020  // Article

    COVID-19: Why the economic fallout is exacerbating inequality

    The economic fallout of COVID-19 is making inequality worse, with the most profound economic impacts being felt by those who were already doing it tough before the crisis.
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • March 2020  // Article

    COVID-19: 9 reasons why accessing super early is a risky idea

    Many of Australia's economic responses to COVID-19 have been necessary and welcome. But changes to super policy risk undermining the system, and workers' retirements.
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • March 2020  // Article

    A timeline of global economic responses to COVID-19

    COVID-19 is one of the biggest health challenges in memory - but it is also causing economic hardship. We're keeping tabs with how governments around the world are reacting.
    COVID-19
  • March 2020  // Report

    A COVID-19 downturn and its impact on workers

    COVID-19 is a major health challenge. It also creates unprecedented economic challenges, especially for low income workers, and the 3.7 million workers without access to leave.
    Full report
    COVID-19
    Economy & Society
  • March 2020  // Report

    Wage-cutting Strategies in the Mining Industry

    This report explores the economic impact of the casualisation and increase in labour-hire in the mining industry.
    Full report
  • March 2020  // Report

    Economic Benefits of Universal Superannuation

    Australia’s superannuation system not only ensures that working Australians can retire with dignity but also provides a number of broad economic benefits for the Commonwealth Government and the Australian economy.
    Full report
  • February 2020  // Article

    The problem with junior pay rates, explained.

    Australians believe in a fair day's wage for a fair day's work. Why, then, do young Australians receive so much less?
  • November 2019  // Report

    Opportunities in Change

    The nature of work in Australia is rapidly changing. This report explores the forces that are shaping the Australian labour market, and how Australia can excel in a 21st century global economy.
    Full report  //  Fact sheet
    Initiatives
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • October 2019  // Report

    Disability & Rare Disease

    Too many Australians with rare diseases aren't receiving the treatment they deserve. This report explores how we can do better.
    Full report
    Health
  • September 2019  // Article

    Does higher superannuation reduce workers’ wages?

    Despite claims to the contrary, there is scant empirical evidence of a causal relationship between superannuation increases and low wage growth.
  • May 2019  //  NSW  // Article

    7 million Pacific Islanders have no electricity. Australia can help.

    Millions in the Pacific Islands have no access to electricity. Their growing demand for cleaner, off-grid energy solutions provides an opportunity for Australia to harmonise the development needs of the Pacific while facilitating growth of the Australian renewables sector.
    Initiatives
  • May 2019  // Report

    Islands of Opportunity

    Millions across the Pacific Island region live without power. This report explores how Australia can step up to this challenge, and create new opportunities for Australia's renewable energy industry.
    Full report
    Initiatives
  • May 2019  // Article

    The electorate-level benefit of restoring penalty rates

    A reduction in penalty rate income continues to be felt across all Australian electorates. This analysis identifies the cost in each electorate of leaving the FWC's penalty rate cuts in place over the next three years.
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • May 2019  // Article

    How Government investment in housing can boost the economy

    For many Australians, home ownership remains a distant dream. This article explores how greater investment in social housing can improve housing affordability and boost Australia's economy overall.
    Housing
  • May 2019  //  NSW  // Report

    The Economic Impacts of the Australian Investment Guarantee

    This discussion paper explores the economic impact of the Australian investment guarantee, an economic policy initiative of the Federal Opposition's taken to the federal election in 2019.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • April 2019  // Report

    Fork in the Road

    This report forecasts the impact on workers' incomes over the next term of parliament under the two major parties' respective penalty rates policies.
    Full report
  • April 2019  //  AUS  // Article

    Representative Government: Diversity in the next Parliament

    Australians will soon go to the polls but latest data* from the McKell Institute shows voters will be limited for choice.
    Psephology
  • March 2019  // Report

    Ending Wage Theft

    Wage theft is endemic across Australia. This report outlines how state and federal governments can do more to eradicate underpayment.
    Full report
    Ending Exploitation
  • March 2019  //  AUS | NSW  // Article

    The case for Mandatory Preferential voting in NSW

    Over the next three months, NSW voters will vote under two different systems. With the rate of informal votes being cast in NSW increasing, there's a clear case for change and consistency.
    Opinion
    Psephology
  • March 2019  //  SA  // Report

    The Economic Impact of Wage Theft in South Australia

    Wage theft is becoming endemic in Australia. This report looks at its likely economic impact on South Australia's economy.
    Full report
    Ending Exploitation
  • February 2019  //  NSW  // Report

    Even Growth

    By 2050, Sydney is expected to be home to more than 8 million people. This report explores how the challenges and opportunities associated with rapid growth can be better distributed across Greater Sydney.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Planning
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • February 2019  // Report

    Annual Review 2018

    McKell Institute's 2018 Annual Review.
    Full report
    Initiatives
  • January 2019  // Article

    Why is job insecurity so prevalent in Australia?

    For years, Australia’s economic stats have looked pretty rosy. So why are so many Australians stuck in insecure work?
    Economy & Society
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • December 2018  // Article

    Why Low Wages Growth Will Threaten A Return to Surplus

    December's MYEFO celebrated a forecast return to surplus. But should wage growth remain stubbornly low, the forecast surplus might be smaller than expected.
    Economy & Society
  • December 2018  // Report

    Taking on Tax Avoidance

    Tax avoidance by large multinationals is a significant problem in Australia as it is around the world. This report explores options to strengthen Australia's anti-tax avoidance regime, with a focus on the extractive resources sector.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • December 2018  //  AUS  // Report

    Success in Diversity

    Australia is often referred to as the ‘most successful multicultural country on earth. But what does this really mean? How is this success measured?
    Full report
  • December 2018  // Article

    Why Australia is the world’s most successful multicultural society

    Australia is often referred to as the ‘most successful multicultural country on earth’. But what does this really mean? And how is this success measured?
    Economy & Society
  • December 2018  // Report

    Encouraging Efficiency

    The Australian energy market has seen significant changes over the last couple of years. The major conclusion that has come out of the various debates is that there is a serious electricity and power affordability problem across the National Electricity Market (NEM) and the price increases over the last decade are significantly affecting Australian businesses and consumers
    Full report
    Climate Change
    Economy & Society
  • November 2018  // Article

    Negative Gearing reform has never been more important. Here’s why.

    Despite the scare campaigns, negative gearing reform is as needed now as it was when McKell first made the case in June, 2015.
    Economy & Society
    Housing
  • November 2018  // Report

    Levelling the Playing Field

    Professor Richard Holden, author of The McKell Institute's influential Switching Gears report in 2015, re-prosecutes the case for pursuing negative gearing reform.
    Full report
    Housing
  • November 2018  //  QLD  // Report

    Stopping the Spread

    This report explores the problem of marine litter in Australia, providing strategies whose implementation could reduce our “marine” footprint and expand the knowledge base on the types of litter that exist in the seas and oceans surrounding us.
    Full report
    Climate Change
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • November 2018  //  QLD  // Report

    Wage Theft, Economic Distress

    This report provides an important contribution to the emerging debate on wage theft and its impact on Queensland and Australia’s economy.
    Full report
    Ending Exploitation
  • October 2018  // Article

    Why keeping a lid on wholesale gas prices will lower your power bill

    If the government is serious about lowering power prices, it must deliver long-term stability to Australia’s gas sector.
  • October 2018  //  AUS | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS  // Report

    Cost of Inaction: Addendum 1

    Household energy prices across electorates in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, will continue to rise until 2020 under current forecast price and consumption trends without a signification reduction in the wholesale gas price.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Energy
  • September 2018  // Report

    Our Health, Our Wealth

    Early retirement due to ill health imposes a significant economic cost. Work VISES undertook for the APEC Business Advisory Committee and the US Chamber of Commerce estimated the economic cost of early retirement due to ill health (that is, retired early from age 50-64 due to ill health) averaged 2.4 per cent of GDP for a cross section of eighteen countries in 2015.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Health
  • July 2018  // Report

    Investing Superannuation for the Public Good

    This report addresses the question of how superannuation trustees, whose funds dominate Australian capital markets, can ensure that they are investing their assets for the public good — in particular how to fund public infrastructure.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • May 2018  // Report

    Stalling Wages, Falling Growth

    Australia, like many developed nations post the Global Financial Crisis, is enduring a period of declining wage growth and increasing inequality in income, resulting in living standards falling and stagnant economic growth. Access to fair wages has been facing a relative decline in the past few years, challenging social mobility and the egalitarian society that Australia has prided itself on being.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • May 2018  //  AUS  // Report

    The Social Benefit of Economic Ties

    As the United Kingdom moves towards leaving the European Union, there are national conversations to be had on trade policy, which have not taken place for generations. We cannot be certain of how the different constituencies of interest groups, unions, political parties and businesses will come together in this public debate, nor the extent to which citizens will feel compelled to have their voices heard.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • May 2018  //  NSW  // Report

    Trading Up

    As Australia’s economy navigates a period of unprecedented transformation, quality education for all Australians has never been more important. For generations, TAFE has been a leading provider of quality vocational education and training in Australia, equipping students with the skills required to succeed in a dynamic national economy.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Education
  • May 2018  //  NSW  // Report

    Keep NSW in a Healthy State

    In this report, trends in health spending and outcomes are examined, focusing on change until 2030, but also noting the likely effects until 2055
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Health
  • March 2018  //  SA  // Report

    High Risk, Low Reward

    The oft-discussed issue of retail trading hours deregulation has once again emerged as a central issue in the state.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • February 2018  // Report

    The Cost of Inaction

    Wholesale gas prices play a central role in shaping household power prices, and current wholesale gas prices are significantly inflated, impacting businesses and household consumers.
    Full report
    Climate Change
    Economy & Society
    Energy
  • January 2018  //  AUS  // Report

    Mapping Opportunity

    One of Australia’s most significant achievements has been its strong and prospering economy with a growing middle class and the equal access to opportunity by all individuals. Today, this mainstay of the nation is being challenged and the increasing pressures on the daily lives of Australians are mounting, as wages stagnate and the gap in income widens
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Education
  • January 2018  //  VIC  // Report

    Delivering More

    In 2015, when the McKell Institute released our first report into Australia Post, the business was about to record its first financial loss in its modern incarnation. For this 200+ year old organisation, the shockwaves of the Global Financial Crisis were a mere ripple compared to the tsunami of digital disruption that had been building.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Initiatives
    Technology
  • December 2017  // Report

    The Impact of Penalty Rate Cuts on National Growth Trends

    This discussion paper explores the role that penalty rate cuts have had on national economic data released for Quarter 3, 2017.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • November 2017  // Article

    The case for Medically Supervised Injecting Facilities

  • October 2017  //  VIC  // Report

    The Place to Make

    This report offers a comprehensive strategy to ensure Victoria's manufacturing sector thrives.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • October 2017  // Report

    Picking the Low Hanging Fruit

    This report explores how the government provision of complimentary medicines can create a more equitable health system in Australia.
    Full report
    Health
  • October 2017  // Report

    Guaranteeing Women’s Super

    Women in Australia typically hold around half the superannuation as men. This report explores targeted measures to help overcome this enduring inequity in Australia's economy.
    Full report  //  Fact sheet
    Economy & Society
  • September 2017  // Report

    Assessing the Impact

    This report finds that Australian workers stand to lose up to $9.5 million in income over the Grand Final / Labour Day long weekend as a result of reduced public holiday penalty rates.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • August 2017  // Report

    Social Emergency Lending: Social Emergency Saving

    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.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Initiatives
  • August 2017  // Report

    Literature review of Aboriginal affairs policies & case study of OCHRE

    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.
    Full report
    Initiatives
  • August 2017  //  VIC  // Report

    Getting Melbourne Moving

    Melbourne is getting bigger. To capitalise on its growing population, innovative data-driven approaches to transport need to be explored.
    Full report
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • July 2017  //  AUS  // Article

    Designing an Education System for the 21st Century

    Australia stands to gain economically and socially from pursuing education reform that prepares our children for a new digitally enabled world.
    Economy & Society
    Education
    Technology
  • June 2017  // Article

    Immunising Australia: Improving Australia’s Vaccination Rates

    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.
  • June 2017  // Report

    Counting the Cost

    The Impact of Sunday Penalty Rate Reductions on Urban Australia
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • June 2017  //  AUS  // Article

    Privatised Hospitals: An Accountability Black Hole

    Privately run public hospitals are becoming a more popular choice for governments, but are operating below the radar.
    Economy & Society
    Health
  • May 2017  //  NSW  // Article

    Planning for success: Why the New South Wales Government should reform planning laws

    If Sydney is to tackle its housing affordability issue, then more housing development must be approved.
    Economy & Society
    Housing
    Planning
  • May 2017  // Report

    Unfair Burden

    This report explores the impact of the Fair Work Commission's decision to lower Sunday penalty rates on regional and rural Australia.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • May 2017  // Article

    Improving Female Leadership in Australia

    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.
    Initiatives
  • May 2017  // Article

    Launching The McKell Institute’s Ideas Forum

    Executive Director Sam Crosby launching The McKell Institute new initiative, The Ideas Forum.
    Initiatives
  • April 2017  // Report

    Harnessing the Boom

    How Australia Can Better Capture the Benefits of the Natural Gas Boom
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • March 2017  //  AUS  // Report

    Big Data, Big Possibilities

    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.
    Full report
    Health
    Technology
  • March 2017  //  QLD  // Report

    Proceed with Care

    Trading hours in Queensland are set for deregulation. But this report finds the benefits might not outweigh the consequences.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • February 2017  // Report

    The Impact of the FWC’s February 23 Sunday Penalty Rates Decision

    This report explores the impact of the Fair Work Commission's February 23 2017 decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • February 2017  //  AUS  // Report

    Committing to the Innovation Nation

    The R&D Tax Incentive is an essential policy in fostering Australian innovation. This report shows why.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Technology
  • October 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Unfounded and Unfair

    This report analyses the Building and Construction Industry Code (2014), and how it Australians working in the construction industry.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • October 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Bio-Savvy

    Bio-Savvy examines the challenges and opportunities associated with fostering a strong bio-tech sector in Australia.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Technology
  • October 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    No Mind Left Behind

    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.
    Full report
    Education
  • September 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Trading in Confidence

    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.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • September 2016  //  NSW  // Report

    Submission: NSW Review into Apprenticeships & Traineeships

    The McKell Institute's submission into the NSW Government review into Apprenticeships and Traineeship policy in the state.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Education
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • September 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Choosing Opportunity

    'Choosing Opportunity' offers a comprehensive policy blueprint for a fairer, more prosperous Australia.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Initiatives
  • September 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Giving Local Governments the Re-Boot

    Many of Australia's local governments lack the financial resources they need. This report offers options for reform to meet the shortfall.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Initiatives
  • May 2016  // Report

    Switching Gears: Addendum II

    This addendum to Switching Gears outlines the precise impact on house prices under the proposed changes.
    Full report
    Housing
  • May 2016  //  NSW  // Report

    Two Birds, One Stone

    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.
    Full report
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • April 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Pipe Dreams

    Pipe Dreams explores why infrastructure in Australia is so expensive, and outlines ideas to help drive the cost down.
    Full report
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • March 2016  //  NSW  // Report

    A Plan to End Stamp Duty

    This report examines the option of replacing stamp duty with a more equitable land tax in New South Wales.
    Full report
    Housing
  • February 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    The Importance of Penalty Rates for Our Health Workforce

    Penalty rates play a vital role in the economy. For our heath workforce, they are particularly important. This report outlines why.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • February 2016  //  AUS  // Report

    Switching Gears: Addendum 1

    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.
    Full report
    Housing
  • December 2015  //  QLD  // Report

    The Economic Impact of Penalty Rate Cuts

    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.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • September 2015  //  AUS  // Report

    Positive Disruption

    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.
    Full report
    Health
    Technology
  • July 2015  //  NSW  // Report

    The Economic Impact of Penalty Rates Cuts on Rural NSW

    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.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • June 2015  //  AUS  // Report

    Baby Steps or Giant Strides?

    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.
    Full report
    Education
  • June 2015  //  AUS  // Report

    Switching Gears

    In this influential report, The McKell Institute argues for various changes to negative gearing to improve housing affordability in Australia.
    Full report
    Housing
  • April 2015  //  AUS  // Report

    Who loses when penalty rates are cut?

    This report explores the economic impact of reducing penalty rates for Australia's retail and hospitality workers, and the broader economy.
    Full report
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • March 2015  //  AUS  // Report

    Unsafe and Unfair

    This report examines the Federal Government’s attempt to reform the workers’ compensation landscape via the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Legislation Amendment Bill 2014.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • March 2015  //  AUS  // Report

    Digital Post

    Digital Post explores the challenges facing Australia Post, and the need for change to embrace contemporary circumstances.
    Full report
    Initiatives
    Technology
  • December 2014  //  NSW  // Report

    Nothing to gain, plenty to lose

    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.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • November 2014  //  AUS  // Report

    Risky Business

    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.
    Full report
    Health
  • November 2014  //  AUS  // Report

    Funding Rare Disease Therapies in Australia

    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.
    Full report
    Health
  • November 2014  //  AUS  // Report

    Getting Us There

    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.
    Full report
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • August 2014  //  AUS  // Report

    The Success of Representative Governance on Superannuation Boards

    This report explores the governance structures and performance of industry superannuation funds in comparison to other funds in both the Australian and international market.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • August 2014  //  AUS  // Report

    Superfast Broadband

    The NBN is central to Australia's economic future. This report explains how, and what must be done to ensure it delivers.
    Full report
    Technology
  • July 2014  //  NSW  // Report

    Giving the West the Best

    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.
    Full report
    Transport & Infrastructure
  • March 2014  //  NSW  // Report

    Meeting the Shortfall

    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.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • June 2013  //  AUS  // Report

    The Case for a National Portable Long Service Leave Scheme in Australia

    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.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
    Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
  • November 2012  //  AUS  // Report

    Understanding Productivity

    Australia's productivity performance over the last decade has slipped. This report offers ideas to get Australia back on track.
    Full report
    Economy & Society
  • June 2012  //  AUS  // Report

    Homes for All

    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.
    Full report
    Housing
Top

Join us in setting the public policy agenda

  • Home
  • About
    • About The McKell Institute
    • About The McKell Institute Victoria
    • Our People
  • Events
  • News & Media
    • All News & Media
    • Opinion & Analysis
  • Research
    • Reports and Articles
    • Ideas Forum
  • Policy
    • Health
    • Penalty Rates & Industrial Relations
    • Economy & Society
    • Education
    • Housing
    • Technology
    • Transport & Infrastructure
    • Initiatives
  • Membership
  • Contact
Contact
Ph. (02) 9113 0944 mckell@mckellinstitute.org.au
top
Donate
Copyright © 2021 McKell Pty Ltd | privacy policy