Policy institutes study a wide range public policy issues and topics; publish position papers; conduct conferences on public policy topics; etc. Their web sites are often good sources of information and opinion on public issues. Some policy institutes are nonpartisan, particularly if they are associated with universities, but most have a particular point of view. Institutes in this category cover the full range of the political spectrum.
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- Institute of Public Affairs IPA An institute promoting an understanding and appreciation of the free society and free enterprise. Hundreds of studies and articles available online.
- Centre for Independent Studies CIS A classical liberal public policy institute, which supports a free enterprise economy and a free society under limited government.
- Institute for Private Enterprise An organisation promoting private enterprise, economic reform, political reform, free market commercial activity, productive investment and the reduction of the role of government.
- Mannkal Economic Education Foundation A Perth-based registered non-profit organisation promoting libertarianism.
- The Sydney Institute A conservative think tank dedicated to the principle of policy debate. It conducts more than 50 lectures, seminars and panel discussions each year.
- The Australia Institute An independent think tank dedicated to develop and conduct research and policy analysis and to participate forcefully in public debates.
- Institute for Economic Justice Institute to protect and encourage the economic rights of individuals.
- Lowy Institute for International Policy Promotes discussion and produces distinctive research and fresh policy options for Australia’s international policy.
- Menzies Research Centre Undertakes research into policy issues which will enhance the principles of liberty, free speech, competitive enterprise, limited government and democracy.