Local councils on the frontline of cost of living and social cohesion pressures The Centre for Policy Development says giving councils more money is important, but argues it’s also vital, as all levels of government come under budget pressure, to consider how that…Capital Brief27 July 2026
Red letter day for baby books as health gaps emerge Most new parents can relate to the shock of leaving hospital carrying a new, confusing and mysterious bundle. And that's not just the baby.The Canberra Times16 July 2026
Australia’s energy transition must hit ‘warp speed’ – Andrew Hudson on ABC News Breakfast Centre for Policy Development CEO Andrew Hudson joined ABC News Breakfast on Tuesday 9 June to discuss the launch of CPD's new report, 'Warp Speed: Accelerating the renewable energy infrastructure…ABC News Breakfast9 June 2026
Warwick Smith: Is the capital gains tax discount an act of intergenerational ‘bastardry’? If we want to avoid becoming a nation where the great divide is between those who own property and those who never will, we should jump at the chance for…The Conversation19 March 2026
Gas tax could fund free public transport ‘forever’: ex-leader Centre for Policy Development economic director Toby Phillips said buyers of Australian gas would be paying global prices regardless of whatever tax regime Australia had in place.NewsWire21 April 2026
Warwick Smith: The RBA’s policy deliberately creates unemployment. So why do we treat the jobless so badly? The way we deal with rising inflation is highly problematic.The Conversation20 April 2026
Senate to hear calls for urgent gas tax overhaul Policy experts are divided over whether a windfall gas tax is the right move to capture the upside from the fuel crisis.The Energy20 April 2026
Calls for a pause in childcare changes to think about how to do reform Childcare advocacy groups are warning the government that it must take a breath before barrelling on with the push to universal care, saying it needs proper planning before pouring billions…The West Australian16 March 2026
Nationals push for tripling paid parental leave to 18 months and lowering Hecs debt for mothers The Nationals will canvass tripling paid parental leave in Australia to up to 18 months and income-splitting options for young parents to boost population growth as they attempt to front-run…The Guardian10 March 2026
