Our latest Research
Pricing Development Rights: A game changer for housing affordability
By Tim Helm & Henry Williams
Governments across Australia are effectively giving away $11 billion a year to wealthy landowners by failing to put a fair price on development rights.
Read the paper.
The Land Cycle
By Catherine Cashmore
The Land Cycle explores the history of the 18-year land cycle and its implications for policy development. Read the paper.
Rent-Controlled Resources: Why are we under-charging Australia's mining tenants?
This report examines Australia’s resource royalties and the gains to be made by moving to a more flexible royalty model with variable rates
Speculative Vacancies 2025 data update
Our latest Speculative Vacancies data update reveals the extent of unoccupied housing in Melbourne.
Buying better income taxes with land taxes
Tax reform is more than changing income tax rates, it’s about shifting taxes off income altogether. This report explores one of the most recommended reforms.
Staged Releases: Peering Behind the Land Supply Curtain
In this report we ask whether the private choices of property owners to supply new housing according to market conditions works against the stated public policy outcome of supply-driven affordability through rezoning.
OUR LATEST NEWS
2025 Annual Henry George Commemorative Address
Join us for a night of intellectual discourse and celebration at the 134th Annual Henry George Dinner and Address, to be held on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at The Kelvin Club, Melbourne. Prosper Australia’s Executive Committee invites you to join us as we pay...
New Leadership for a Renewed Era at Prosper Australia
Prosper Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Godwin as our new President, and Emily Sims as Vice President. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for our organisation as we continue our mission to champion land and tax reform in...
Have Your Say on Australia’s Economic Future
Submissions now open for the Productivity Roundtable consultation The Treasury has announced the official consultation period for the upcoming Economic Reform Roundtable, and we believe this is a critical moment for shaping Australia’s future. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...