Institute of Public Affairs

The Institute of Public Affairs is an independent, not-for-profit public policy research organisation, dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of economic and political freedom. Founded in 1943 as a non-profit educational research organisation. Our mission, through our research, is:

• To further the individual, social, political, and economic freedoms of the Australian people.
• To maintain and enhance the Australian way of life for the next generation.

Since 1943, the IPA has been at the forefront of the political and policy debate, defining the contemporary political landscape. We neither seek nor receive funding from Government.

The IPA supports the free market of ideas, the free flow of capital, a limited and efficient government, evidence-based public policy, the rule of law, and representative democracy. Throughout human history, these ideas have proven themselves to be the most dynamic, liberating and exciting.

With so many challenges facing Australia, and so many possible topics of research to choose from, the IPA has established FIVE PILLARS to focus research and communication efforts on the activities where we can make the most impact.

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