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Start Over Topic australian politics & government, 1945- Region australia Publisher centre for independent studies
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1. Economics.

Subjects
RESEARCH institutes, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, GROSS domestic product, FORUMS, GOVERNMENT size
Abstract

The article focuses on the Target30 program of the Centre of Independent Studies (CIS), a public policy research institute, which aims to reduce the size of government in Australia below 30% of gross domestic product (GDP), various papers on economic policy, and events held by the CIS in 2014. It mentions a public forum on reform of the Australian federation, and papers such as "Where Your Tax Dollars Go," "States of Debt," and "Eight Housing Affordability Myths."

Published
2014

2. From the Executive Director.

Author

Lindsay, Greg

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, RESEARCH institutes, POLITICIANS, GROSS domestic product, POLITICAL leadership
Abstract

The author focuses on the government and politics in Australia, their impact on society, and the job of the Centre of Independent Studies (CIS), a public policy research institute. He cites the failure of politicians to provide leadership, the need for governments to control their budgets, and the TARGET30 initiative of the CIS which aims to reduce the government share of gross domestic product (GDP) to 30% in 2023. Also noted is the inclusion of practical policy engagement in the CIS agenda.

Published
2014

3. HOW TO MAKE REAL PROGRESS IN CLOSING THE GAP.

Author

Farrelly, Ross

Subjects
INDIGENOUS Australians, LEGAL status of indigenous peoples, CLOSING the Gap (Australia), POLICY sciences, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

The article proposes an approach to lend a rigour to policymaking for indigenous Australians and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed policy in Australia. It notes that robust evidence is lacking on the performance and effectiveness of many programs for the indigenous and the methods proposed will address this shortcoming. Moreover, the government should adopt the methodology of randomised trials if it is serious on helping indigenous Australians.

Published
2011

4. FUSION: THE PARTY SYSTEM WE HAD TO HAVE?

Author

Richardson, Charles

Subjects
AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, POLITICAL parties, PROTECTIONISM, FREE trade, SOCIALISM
Abstract

The article discusses the fusion of the Protectionist and Free Trade parties which established the party system dominating politics in Australia. It recaps some of the basic facts related to the development of Australian politics and tackles the evolution of the Fusion Liberal Party. It emphasizes that the nation was not alone in the socialist or anti-socialist bifurcation.

Published
2009

5. FIXING AUSTRALIAN FEDERALISM.

Author

Carling, Robert

Subjects
FEDERAL government, PRIME ministers, DECENTRALIZATION in government, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

The article discusses the priorities of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's Labor government in Australia. One of his first acts as prime minister was calling a conference of the Council of Australian Governments with state premiers and chief ministers to address federalism in the Australian community. The author discusses the broad headings of the reform ideas, which are related to the Australian debate on federalism.

Published
2008

6. A 'NEW ERA' FOR THE RESERVE BANK?

Author

Kirchner, Stephen

Subjects
CENTRAL banking industry, MONETARY policy, BANK directors, ORGANIZATIONAL accountability, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

The article reports on the announcement of the Labor government regarding the new era for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). It mentions the revisions in the appointment of the bank's senior officers and external board members, in connection with the "Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy" of the government. Changes may leave the RBA functioning in an old and anomalous governance structure that is unsuitable to the modern demands of central bank transparency and accountability.

Published
2008

7. THE CHILLING EFFECT OF POLITICAL EXPENDITURE LAWS.

Author

Norton, Andrew

Subjects
ELECTION law, CAMPAIGN fund laws, FINANCIAL disclosure, DISCLOSURE, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

The author offers his views regarding laws that require disclosure of political expenditures in Australia. He states that the amendments to the Commonwealth Electoral Act of 1918 received little public attention and require organizations to collect resources and report information about the Australian democracy. He also adds that the rules set by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) regarding political spending discourage political debates and participation.

Published
2008