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Ford closure proves car subsidies must end
"Ford's announced closures are a clear reminder Australians are being taken for a ride by multinational car companies and governments that pander to them, and it must end", said Tim Wilson, Director of the IP and Free Trade Unit at the free market...
Referendum disaster for democracy in Australia: Institute of Public Affairs
The text of the Gillard government's referendum proposal confirms the worst held fears that Canberra is intent on controlling local government, according to free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. ‘The proposed seemingly...
Failed Budget compounded by Baby Bonus trickery: IPA
The Gillard government proposal to abolish the Baby Bonus scheme in the 2012 13 Budget will be more than nullified by the ballooning welfare state, according to free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. ‘Abolishing the Baby...
IPA: Canberra council grab a disaster for democracy and rates
"Constitutional recognition of local government will lead to a federal takeover of local laws, lead to rate increases, expansion of bad and petty laws and corrode Australian democracy," said Tim Wilson, policy director at free market think tank,...
Australia's big government reaches record highs
Analysis of historical trends of the size of commonwealth, state and local governments, released today by free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs, shows that current public sector size is among its highest point since World War II....
Freedom of speech threatened by Tasmanian bill
"Proposed changes contained in the Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) Bill 2013 threaten freedom of speech and freedom of conscience," said Simon Breheny, director of the Legal Rights Project at free market think tank the Institute of...
Margaret Thatcher
Today's funeral for Margaret Thatcher in London provides an opportunity to reflect on her incredible legacy as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says the free market think tank, the Institute of Public Affairs. "Australian politicians should...
IPA condemns attack on right to silence
"Moves by the New South Wales government to remove the right to silence in the state are an outrageous attack on fundamental legal rights," said Simon Breheny, director of the Legal Rights Project at free market think tank the Institute of Public...
IPA welcomes dumping of media laws
"The Gillard government's decision to abandon its proposal to regulate the media is a victory for freedom of speech in Australia," said Chris Berg, director of policy at free market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs. "The media regulation...
Gillard backdown on anti-discrimination laws a victory for free speech
The Institute of Public Affairs, the organisation that led the public campaign against the Gillard government's proposed changes to anti-discrimination laws, said today that the decision to withdraw the legislation was a victory for freedom of...