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Rooftop Solar: Paradise Lost | Zoe Hilton & Emilie Dye In this episode, we delve into the findings of the Centre for Independent Studies' recent report, "Rooftop Solar: Paradise Lost," co-authored by Zoe Hilton [https://www.cis.org.au/person/zoe-hilton/], Michael Wu [https://www.cis.org.au/person/michael-wu/], and Aidan Morrison [https://www.cis.org.au/person/aidan-morrison/]. The report challenges the prevailing narrative that rooftop solar benefits all consumers, revealing that while solar panel owners enjoy significant financial returns, these gains often come at the expense of non-solar households. We explore how current tariff structures lead to cross-subsidies, disproportionately affecting vulnerable consumers, and discuss the broader implications for Australia's energy market and policy landscape. Today’s Guest: Zoe Hilton [https://www.cis.org.au/person/zoe-hilton/]Hosted by Emilie Dye [https://www.cis.org.au/person/emilie-dye-2/]. Audio produced by Randall Evans [https://www.cis.org.au/person/randall-evans/].  Read the paper: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/rooftop-solar-paradise-lost/ [https://www.cis.org.au/publication/less-crowded-houses-the-success-of-nzs-housing-policy-reforms-and-implications-for-australia/]Become a member: https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/ [https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/] Subscribe to all our shows: Liberalism in Question features thought-provoking interviews with world experts in politics and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective. Subscribe here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ [https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/]  The CIS Research Collection delivers our research papers in an audio format so that you can listen to them on the go. Subscribe here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ [https://cisresearch.podbean.com/] What You Need to Know About delivers concise insights from CIS experts, breaking down complex topics like policy, economics, and societal challenges. Subscribe here: https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/ [https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/]  CIS Events Experience: From the studios of CIS our events team brings you engaging discussions from our live events, featuring lectures, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts: https://cisevents.podbean.com/ [https://cisevents.podbean.com/]

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Kurti to explore the ideas behind his latest work, Fractured Loyalties: Australian Citizenship and the Crisis of Civic Virtue. We discuss the fundamental role of tolerance in a diverse democracy, the rising threat of antisemitism in Australia, and how weakening civic virtues are impacting social cohesion. Kurti unpacks the historical roots of citizenship, the principles that hold a nation together, and why fostering mutual respect is more crucial than ever. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on democracy, identity, and the future of Australian civic life. Read the paper: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/fractured-loyalties-australian-citizenship-and-the-crisis-of-civic-virtue/ [https://www.cis.org.au/publication/fractured-loyalties-australian-citizenship-and-the-crisis-of-civic-virtue/] Research by Peter Kurti [https://www.cis.org.au/person/peter-kurti/] Hosted by Emilie Dye [https://www.cis.org.au/person/emilie-dye-2/]. Audio produced by Randall Evans [https://www.cis.org.au/person/randall-evans/].  To become a member: https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/ [https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/] Subscribe to all our shows: What You Need to Know About delivers concise insights from CIS experts, breaking down complex topics like policy, economics, and societal challenges. Subscribe here: https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/ [https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/]  The CIS Research Collection delivers our research papers in an audio format so that you can listen to them on the go. Subscribe here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ [https://cisresearch.podbean.com/] Liberalism in Question features thought-provoking interviews with world experts in politics and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective. Subscribe here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ [https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/] CIS Events Experience: From the studios of CIS our events team brings you engaging discussions from our live events, featuring lectures, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts: https://cisevents.podbean.com/ [https://cisevents.podbean.com/]

In this episode, we delve into the proposal of allowing homebuyers to access their superannuation funds for purchasing a home. We explore how building housing equity and accumulating superannuation serve as alternative methods for ensuring financial security in retirement. The discussion highlights that while the government aims to ensure individuals prepare for retirement, it doesn't necessarily have a stake in the specific method chosen. Therefore, if someone prefers to save by paying off a mortgage rather than accumulating superannuation, governmental obstruction of that choice seems unwarranted. Read the paper:  https://www.cis.org.au/publication/super-for-housing/ [https://www.cis.org.au/publication/less-crowded-houses-the-success-of-nzs-housing-policy-reforms-and-implications-for-australia/] Research by: Matthew Taylor [https://www.cis.org.au/person/matthew-taylor-2/] and Peter Tulip [https://www.cis.org.au/person/peter-tulip/] Hosted by Emilie Dye [https://www.cis.org.au/person/emilie-dye-2/]. Audio produced by Randall Evans [https://www.cis.org.au/person/randall-evans/] https://www.cis.org.au/publication/less-crowded-houses-the-success-of-nzs-housing-policy-reforms-and-implications-for-australia/To become a member: https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/ [https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/] Subscribe to our other shows: Liberalism in Question features thought-provoking interviews with world experts in politics and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective. Subscribe here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ [https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/]  The CIS Research Collection delivers our research papers in an audio format so that you can listen to them on the go. Subscribe here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ [https://cisresearch.podbean.com/] What You Need to Know About delivers concise insights from CIS experts, breaking down complex topics like policy, economics, and societal challenges. Subscribe here: https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/ [https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/]  CIS Events Experience: From the studios of CIS our events team brings you engaging discussions from our live events, featuring lectures, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts: https://cisevents.podbean.com/ [https://cisevents.podbean.com/]

In this episode, we dive into New Zealand’s groundbreaking housing policy reforms and explore how they’ve successfully tackled the housing crisis. Join us as we unpack the findings of the Centre for Independent Studies’ report, Less Crowded Houses: The Success of NZ’s Housing Policy Reforms and Implications for Australia by Stuart Donovan. [https://www.cis.org.au/person/stuart-donovan/] What lessons can Australia learn from these bold changes? How did New Zealand streamline housing regulations to deliver real results? Tune in for an insightful discussion on housing policy, urban planning, and the path forward for more affordable living. Ideal for policymakers, urban planners, and anyone curious about fixing the housing crisis! Research by: Stuart Donovan. [https://www.cis.org.au/person/stuart-donovan/] Hosted by Emilie Dye [https://www.cis.org.au/person/emilie-dye-2/]. Audio produced by Randall Evans [https://www.cis.org.au/person/randall-evans/].  To read the paper: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/less-crowded-houses-the-success-of-nzs-housing-policy-reforms-and-implications-for-australia/ [https://www.cis.org.au/publication/less-crowded-houses-the-success-of-nzs-housing-policy-reforms-and-implications-for-australia/]To become a member: https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/ [https://www.cis.org.au/membership-2-step-1/] Subscribe to our other shows: Liberalism in Question features thought-provoking interviews with world experts in politics and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective. Subscribe here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ [https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/]  The CIS Research Collection delivers our research papers in an audio format so that you can listen to them on the go. Subscribe here: https://cisresearch.podbean.com/ [https://cisresearch.podbean.com/] What You Need to Know About delivers concise insights from CIS experts, breaking down complex topics like policy, economics, and societal challenges. Subscribe here: https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/ [https://whatyouneedtoknowabout.podbean.com/]  #HousingCrisis #UrbanPlanning #AffordableHousing #NewZealand #PolicyReform #Australia #HousingSolutions #Podcast #RealEstate #EconomicPolicy

The Rise of Activist Corporations with Peter Swan [https://www.cis.org.au/person/peter-swan/] - Interviewed by Emilie Dye [https://www.cis.org.au/person/emilie-dye-2/]. Australian companies have been shifting from a purely shareholder focus to a much vaguer, less accountable, and damaging stakeholder focus for many years. One important byproduct of this decline in shareholder focus has been former shareholder resources moving into ‘social responsibility’, corporate activism, and promotion of political and popular causes that are often antithetical to the interests of corporations’ own shareholders. This has resulted in many corporations becoming ‘woke’. Read the paper here: https://www.cis.org.au/publication/the-rise-of-activist-corporations-how-activism-agendas-subsumed-shareholder-primacy/