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#ScoMo: Unmasking Australia’s 30th Prime Minister – Part 2

September 18, 2020September 28, 2018 by Jessica Tang

After dissecting the taxation schemes of the former Treasurer, Jessica Tang continues her evaluation of Scott Morrison’s past policies, with an indication of what we can expect in the future.

#ScoMo: Unmasking Australia’s 30th Prime Minister – Part 1

September 18, 2020September 27, 2018 by Jessica Tang

The drama may have ended, but political uncertainty remains untouched as Scott Morrison assumes office as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia. In her two-part analysis, Jessica Tang critically examines the public policy of Australia’s former Treasurer.

Election 2016: The Taxation Debate

July 2, 2016 by Louise Yun

From multinational tax avoidance to GST to everything tax related, ESSA’s Louise Yun takes a look at the changes to the tax system that are proposed by the Liberals, the ALP and the Greens.

Election 2016: Same Sex Marriage

July 2, 2016 by Eddie Go

The push for same sex marriage has gained more and more momentum in recent years. Eddie Go contrasts the different attitudes and policies towards same sex marriage espoused by our major political parties.

Election 2016: Asylum Seeker Policy

July 2, 2016 by ESSA Publications

Australia’s asylum seeker policy has always been a hot topic of political debate. ESSA’s Eloise Hesse explores how each major political party intends to tackle the controversial issue.

Election 2016: The Innovation Agenda

July 2, 2016July 2, 2016 by Solomon Zhang

With talk of an ‘ideas boom’ being the next ‘mining boom’, it is clear that Australians are now investing in innovation to grow the economy. ESSA’s Solomon Zhang compares the strategies proposed by the major political parties to spur and strengthen national research and innovation.

Abbott fiddles while coal burns

February 21, 2016August 31, 2015 by Leon Obrenov

The problems posed by climate change require mature debate. Tony Abbott refuses to give it, writes Leon Obrenov.

The cost of the repeal

February 21, 2016August 17, 2014 by ESSA Writers

Matthew Rao explains why the carbon tax should have never been politicised.

Federal Budget 2014: higher education

February 20, 2016May 22, 2014 by ESSA Publications

ESSA examines how the proposals included in the 2014 Federal Budget will impact students.

The age of euphemisms

October 13, 2019April 20, 2014 by ESSA Writers

Matthew Rao dissects the political language of today and its usefulness for policymakers.

Homelessness, housing affordability and unsound public policy – Part 2

February 29, 2016December 31, 2013 by Yannis Goutzamanis

In my previous article I wrote about housing affordability and the first homebuyer’s scheme as an example of unsound public policy that exacerbates the housing affordability problem. In this article, I shall turn my attention towards tax concessions and consider their impact on housing affordability.

Election 2013 Wrap-up

February 16, 2016September 9, 2013 by ESSA Writers

A run-down of all you need to know on the numbers, which electorates changed hands, and what on earth is going on in the Senate!