We believe that the government needs to reset in a way that can avoid the current deadlock in the senate as much as possible.
Topic: Publications
Subtle shifts in concern
Our latest polling (download from here) shows left of centre voters being more committed and unified than right of centre voters. This is partly due to the continuation of resentment at the way Malcolm Turnbull won the Liberal Party leadership.
Submission to Ruddock panel on religious freedom
Our submission was that religious belief has too much, and too little, protection and laws relating to religious freedom require a total makeover, including removal of responsibility from the states.
Qualitative polling of the Queensland election
We polled twice during the Queensland state election. Our first poll was reported prominently in The Australian, and this morning the Courier Mail published our analysis from the second poll (an exit poll) as an op-ed.
Ban unions before property developers
Just before calling this state election the Labor government introduced a bill to ban donations to political parties by property developers. As a result we have done a comprehensive analysis of donations since January 1 2016. (Click here to download the full report.)
Implications of a 50% renewable energy policy on Queensland’s energy sector
We commissioned Jonathan Pavetto, an energy sector economist, to investigate the implications of a 50% renewable energy policy on Queensland’s energy sector. His analysis is based on the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) annual National Transmission Network Development Plan published in December 2016.
June 2017 Omnibus Poll
We have just published the report on our June 2017 poll. Download by clicking here.
Ten Big Ideas to make Queensland a Champion
Queensland has always punched above her weight, but complacency, plus new national and international challenges, mean she is in danger of being knocked out of the ring, losing the services and benefits her residents take for granted. Our 10 points (PDF 5.5mb) slim the recovery plan down to a small number of actions that will make a large difference.
Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into The Use and Marketing of Electronic Cigarettes and Personal Vaporisers in Australia
Not opening the E-cigarette market would be an act of spite on the part of those who believe that they should control any harm that consumers may choose.
Submission to the Australian Treasury: Tax Deductible Gift Recipient Reform Opportunities
Reform opportunities in the charity sector, in particular, the award of DGR status and consolidation of the management of the lists of charities, should be focused on better informing donors
