Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing mounting public and political pressure following last week’s federal budget, which included proposed changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax (CGT) discount. Policy Institute of Australia CEO Amy Auster warns the tax changes could fail to address the core issue of housing supply. She speaks on […]

Aussies are facing skyrocketing heating bills this coming winter, as rising power prices continue to increase the cost of living. Many Aussies are facing growing anxiety over how to pay for the bare necessities. Households in the ACT and South Australia face the steepest heating costs this winter, as a new iSelect analysis lays bare […]

There is a lot for the business community to like, but thecapital gains tax change risks penalising both passive andproductive capital.

Policy Institute Australia’s submission outlines practical reforms to improve the planning, delivery and affordability of Australia’s energy transition. It highlights the rising cost of transmission investment—now estimated at $65–$85 billion—and calls for clearer accountability, stronger planning and more disciplined project delivery. Read More