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July 2026 | News Item

Universal welfare is uneconomic

The Australian editorial argues that better means testing is essential to ensure government support is directed to Australians who need...

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July 2026 | News Item

Tax Perks Flow To High-Earning Parents

Australian taxpayers are set to fund $2.7 billion in combined paid parental leave and childcare subsidies for households with incomes...

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July 2026 | News Item

Could your home soon count towards the pension test ...

YourLifeChoices has highlighted new research from Policy Institute Australia proposing changes to Age Pension means testing, including counting a portion...

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June 2026 | News Item

Welfare means test reform ‘to free $21bn’

Policy Institute Australia has proposed reforms to save up to $21 billion a year by better targeting government support. The...

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June 2026 | News Item

Taxpayers give $2.7b to rich families in childcare, ...

Policy Institute Australia estimates taxpayers provide $2.7 billion each year in Child Care Subsidy and Parental Leave Pay to high-income...

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June 2026 | News Item

Bombshell HECS-style plan for older Aussies

Policy Institute Australia has proposed major reforms to Australia’s welfare system, including counting high-value homes in the Age Pension assets...

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June 2026 | Research Report

Home truths: Rebalancing to better means testing

The fair go is quietly slipping. Australia's safety net was built on a simple idea: help should go to those...

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May 2026 | Video

Pressure Builds for Australia’s Albanese Over ...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing mounting public and political pressure following last week’s federal budget, which included proposed...

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May 2026 | News Item

True cost of winter heating revealed as some househ ...

Aussies are facing skyrocketing heating bills this coming winter, as rising power prices continue to increase the cost of living....

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May 2026 | Opinion Piece

Business-friendly budget may not offset CGT hit

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

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