Mikayla Novak
Mikayla Novak is a senior researcher with the Institute of Public Affairs and a columnist with The Canberra Times
Still a strong case for keeping privatisation in the reform tool kit
Despite recent concerns raised by the head of Australia's competition watchdog, privatisation remains a viable reform option.
- by Mikayla Novak
Latest
Look to New Zealand to help people on long-term welfare
Several aspects of the New Zealand welfare model are likely to deliver significant benefits for Australians trapped in long‑term welfare dependency.
- by Mikayla Novak
Budget must lay out a strategic plan
The Turnbull government's credibility, perhaps its political survival, hinges on the forthcoming Budget laying out a credible plan for lower taxes, less spending, and reducing public debt.
- by Mikayla Novak
Healthcare reforms a better response to soaring costs than tax hikes
Health reforms are a better response to the looming healthcare financing crisis than premiers' quest for more GST revenue.
- by Mikayla Novak
COMMENT
Opinion
We can't tax our way out of inequality, whatever Oxfam's economic fantasies suggest
Oxfam's latest prescriptions would only worsen global inequality by entrenching influence in political hands.
- by Mikayla Novak
COMMENT
Opinion
Financial agility the best way to beat stagnation
It is not inevitable that we are caught in the grip of a secular stagnation of declining growth that we cannot avert.
- by Mikayla Novak
COMMENT
Opinion
Death taxes punish the living
Reintroducing inheritance taxes would be a backward step for Australia that falls short on both economic and ethical grounds.
- by Mikayla Novak
Keep our liberty, to defeat terrorism
Counter-terrorism measures that reduce liberties do more harm than good.
- by Mikayla Novak
Globally, extreme poverty closer to becoming history: World Bank
Don't believe the hype: the poor are not getting poorer, either in Australia or globally.
- by Mikayla Novak
COMMENT
Opinion
Pharmaceutical sector in need of bracing reform
The byzantine system of pharmaceutical regulations needs drastic renovation.Â
- by Mikayla Novak
COMMENT
Opinion
Occupational licensing hinders job creation and economic growth
Government restrictions forcing people to get licences for work poses as a massive barrier to labour mobility.
- by Mikayla Novak