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Our research tackles Australia’s most complex economic challenges with rigour and pragmatism. We go beyond identifying problems to deliver actionable reforms that strengthen prosperity, equity, and opportunity.
What we research
At Policy Institute Australia, we focus on the big levers of national prosperity, looking at ways to use market-oriented solutions, smart incentives, effective government and a dynamic private sector to drive long term, sustainable economic growth.
Our work is solutions-oriented, not just analysis for its own sake. Every project is designed to move beyond problem diagnosis into actionable reform. We are non-partisan, evidence-led and independent, and research and test ideas on their merit.
By combining rigorous research with market-informed insight, we develop and advocate for reforms that create measurable economic and social impact to unlock prosperity, equity, and opportunity for Australians across generations.
In Focus
Match fit: Reinvigorating competition in Australia
Australia’s productivity has stalled, threatening living standards and future prosperity. This paper calls for bold reform to reignite competition the...
March 2026 | Research Report
Over the next decade, plans are to build at least $65-$85 billion in transmission lines across the east coast of Australia – more than tripling the value of our transmission grid. Transmission is essential for our energy transition, as renewable generation replaces our ageing coal fired power stations that are nearing the end of life.
Insights, news, and commentary
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
The Coalition is calling for a major overhaul of Australia’s electricity grid, including shifting planning powers to states and increasing competition, amid concerns that rising network costs and investor returns are driving up household energy bills. At the same time, tension is growing between policymakers seeking to contain costs and investors pushing for higher returns […]
Australia must strengthen its economic resilience to withstand future global shocks in an increasingly uncertain world. This requires forward-looking policy settings that reinforce stability, productivity and long-term growth. Read More
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