Media

We don’t just work quietly at our desks. We’re vocal. Engaging with the media is one of the best ways to get our message about inequality in Australia out there, and we’re not afraid to be opinionated. Browse our media pieces and appearances below.

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October 15, 2025

Big Tech deploys Orwellian doublespeak to mask its democratic corrosion – Peter Lewis

Big Tech deploys Orwellian doublespeak to mask its democratic corrosion; blandishments of “freedom” override accountability and regulation is decried as “state control” rather than the expression of our collective will.
Media Releases
October 14, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE: PER CAPITA WELCOMES THE CHANGES TO THE SUPERANNUATION TAX INCREASE PLAN

Per Capita voices its support for the upcoming revised measures to the superannuation tax increase plan, as signed off by cabinet on Monday, 13 October.   The changes, which will take effect from July 2026, will make the Australian superannuation system fairer by raising the tax rate from 15 per cent to 30 per cent for ... Read more
Our Media
September 22, 2025

Without a subtle hand, Chalmers’ ‘abundance’ just becomes a new way of serving up the free market’s greatest hits

The curtain has fallen on the treasurer’s economic roundtable, otherwise known as “Canberra Coachella”; a nod to the annual music festival held in the Colorado Desert in California where the cool kids soak in the dust and determine the latest shape of western pop culture.
Our Media
September 3, 2025

AI is the not silver bullet to a sluggish economy

You could understandably forgive the government for wanting a magic wand it can use to wave away its economic woes. But thinking that AI will immediately be a net benefit shows a blinkered view which only buys into Big Tech’s preferred fictions.
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August 29, 2025

Per Capita welcomes new Executive Director, Dr Wesa Chau

Per Capita is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Wesa Chau as its new Executive Director, who has commenced in her role this week
Our Media
July 31, 2025

US AI Plan is another form of Trumpism we should reject

In a speech that should surprise no one, US President Donald Trump recently unveiled his vision for AI that sees the US dominating global initiatives, does away with regulation, safety and copyright, and allows AI companies to steamroll labour rights and environmental protections.
Our Media
July 15, 2025

After a hopeful start, Labor’s affordable housing fund is proving problematic

The Housing Australia Future Fund is just one element – but an important one – in the suite of measures we should be using to address acute housing needs.
Our Media
July 2, 2025

The Liberals are ditching Dutton’s migrant rhetoric. They’ll need to do more to win over multicultural Australia – Wanning Sun

Osmond Chiu, research fellow at the Per Capita think tank, told Crikey he does not believe so. “Most people will forgive clumsy language if they believe you are on their side,” he said.
Our Media
June 30, 2025

‘Not the main problem’: Unexpected response to the ‘Robin Hood of renters’ – Natalie Brown

Few figures are as synonymous with Australia’s ongoing housing crisis as Jordan van der Lamb – yet his controversial antics are drawing an unexpected response.   Few figures are more synonymous with Australia’s ongoing housing crisis – or more polarising – than Jordan van der Lamb. A fierce critic of the real estate industry, the ... Read more