by Jason Nassios and James Giesecke | Aug 12, 2025 | News
Our new study offers fresh evidence that two of the most inefficient taxes, stamp duty and insurance taxes, remain harmful even at very low rates. This strengthens the case for abolishing these taxes altogether, rather than merely scaling them back. What makes a tax...
by Stephen King | Aug 11, 2025 | News
But we can only seize this opportunity with the right policy framework. Australia can unlock billions in economic value through strategic reforms to data access, artificial intelligence regulation, and digital infrastructure. The Productivity Commission has released a...
by James Chalmers | Aug 7, 2025 | Features, News
At a glance Three in five workers feel underpaid, with satisfaction varying widely across salary levels. Skills shortages now centre on human skills like communication, not technical ability. AI is increasing job application volumes while reducing the suitability of...
by David Walker | Aug 7, 2025 | Features
At a glance The Productivity Commission sees SMEs as key to Australia’s economic revival. It proposes a 20% tax rate below $1bn revenue and a 5% cashflow tax. The goal is to reverse falling business investment and boost national productivity. Proposals face...
by David Walker | Aug 6, 2025 | Features
At a glance A new 5% cashflow tax is proposed alongside a lower company tax rate for some. It rewards high-investing businesses with immediate deductions for capital spending. Profitable, mature firms with low capital investment could pay more tax overall. The goal is...
