Archived publication for 2003
Recent publications
Australian Aid Policy: A Case of Lose/Lose, not Win/Win
Australia’s aid programme is significant, particularly in the Pacific, totalling (in 2000–01 terms) around $50 billion since 1975. It also accounts for a significant and growing share of scarce national...
HECS: Not the Bad Hex It Was Made Out to Be
Has the introduction of HECS discouraged participation in higher education? Decidedly not, according to recent Australian and New Zealand research.
The Best, Worst Health System
Australia's health system is a unique combination of compromises. But that does not mean that it is any worse than other overseas systems, or that it can't be improved.
The Capacity to Manage Index- Report 4: The Australian Transport Industry
IPA Work Reform Unit. Examination of EBAs in the Australian transport sector reveals some uneven results, but a few suprises as well.
Current Affairs As History
A penchant for Leftist story-telling, the omission of vital periods of our history, and an inability to distinguish between history and current affairs make that new draft syllabus for VCE Australian History an object of derision.
Free Kick for Charities
Some charities claim that they should be exempt from any extra scrutiny- even though many of them are supported by the taxpayer. The author begs to differ.
Editorial, December 2003
The role of science in our way of life is pivoral. It is imperative, therefore that populist misuse of science, most notably by scientists, be resisted.
How Do We Prioritize Our Resources?
The Green's false litany of gloom and doom not only deflects us from real environmental problems, but can also lead us to overlook the very real gains we have made.
How Useful are Australia's Official Environmental Statistics?
Close scrutiny of the ABS's Measuring Australia's Progress reveals a superficial presentation of environmental data and conclusions based more on opinion that rigorous analysis.
The Fiscal Fiends Are Back
Paul Keating and his Keynesian mates reckon that Australian governments are under-spending on public infrastructure. But their case is based on biased data and poor policy thinking.