The renewable energy industry has a fight on its hand, competing against a heavily subsidised fossil fuels industry. The Australia Institute's Rod Campbell describes the extent of the problem.

Last week's budget helped Tony Abbott gain some popularity, but was it really fair and will it help the economy?

A new report from The Australia Institute says a third of negative gearing tax benefits are enjoyed by the country's wealthiest 10 percent. So what would happen if we got rid of it? Matt Grudnoff explains.

Somewhere in secret, 12 nations bordering the Pacific are negotiating  a deal that could challenge the basic concept of democracy.

A few weeks back CPA Australia published their case for why GST should rise. This week The Australia Institute's Matt Grudnoff explains why that would be a bad idea.