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The states want a bigger say in skilled migration – but doing that actually leaves them worse off

State and territory governments have long wanted a bigger say in Australia’s migration system. But our latest report shows states would actually be...

11.06.2024 10

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

How should the skilled migration points test be reformed? It’s an $84 billion question

As the government consults on potential reforms to points-tested visas for skilled migrants, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Skilled migrants...

02.06.2024 30

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

Our system for scoring skilled migrants makes no sense

The points test should be reformed to better reward the most skilled applicants, and state and regional points-tested visa programs should be...

02.06.2024 20

Financial Review

Brendan Coates

Coalition’s super-for-housing policy would only help wealthier homebuyers

For decades after World War II, Australia was a nation of homeowners. But in recent decades, homeownership has fallen fast. In 1981, two-thirds of 30...

06.05.2024 10

WA Today

Brendan Coates

Coalition’s super-for-housing policy would only help wealthier homebuyers

For decades after World War II, Australia was a nation of homeowners. But in recent decades, homeownership has fallen fast. In 1981, two-thirds of 30...

06.05.2024 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Brendan Coates

Coalition’s super-for-housing policy would only help wealthier homebuyers

For decades after World War II, Australia was a nation of homeowners. But in recent decades, homeownership has fallen fast. In 1981, two-thirds of 30...

06.05.2024 40

The Age

Brendan Coates

Coalition’s super-for-housing policy would only help wealthier homebuyers

For decades after World War II, Australia was a nation of homeowners. But in recent decades, homeownership has fallen fast. In 1981, two-thirds of 30...

06.05.2024 30

Brisbane Times

Brendan Coates

Let’s not kid ourselves that private investors or super funds will build the social housing we need

This article is part of The Conversation’s series examining the housing crisis. Read the other articles in the series here. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...

08.03.2024 20

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

The government’s Help to Buy scheme will help but it won’t solve the housing crisis

This article is part of The Conversation’s series examining the housing crisis. Read the other articles in the series here. The federal...

04.03.2024 10

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

Labor’s Stage 3 changes aren’t genuine tax reform – here’s what would be

Another year, another round of tax cuts. Australian governments have made an art of announcing new income tax cuts as elections draw near. But while...

18.02.2024 9

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

Middle Australia wins from the government’s tax plan, but the budget is the biggest loser

The Albanese government decision to revise the Stage 3 tax cuts has ignited a political firestorm. The government argues revising the plan to give...

05.02.2024 30

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

Australia has an acute shortage of housing. Renters across the country face steep rents rises and record-low vacancy rates. At the same time, net...

29.01.2024 10

The Conversation

Brendan Coates

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