Decade: 2010-2019
2010
'In 2006, the then Federal Labor frontbencher Kelvin Thomson MP, wrote to members and potential supporters of the IPA, intimidating them because of the IPA's position on climate change (see letter attached). It is because of actions like those of Kelvin Thomson MP the IPA does not disclose its membership list. However, members are welcome to disclose their membership of the IPA.'
2013
'The Institute of Public Affairs is funded by the voluntary contributions of our 3256(as of this morning) members and supporters. We are very grateful for their support and we respect their privacy, but they are free to identify themselves if they choose.'2014
Former Executive Director of the IPA, Mike Nahan, becomes WA state Treasurer for the Liberal party until the party's defeat in the 2017 state election.2017
In late 2017, former IPA Senior Fellow, and a well-known crictic of the charity sector Gary Johns was appointed as the Head of the charities regulator, the ACNC. Johns has made claims that Indigenous women in receipt of income support are kept as 'cash cows' and should be forced to accept contraception to receive income support.2018
'...Generation Liberty saves its presence for the wider culture wars that play out on campus and in society; adding a student voice to conservative arguments, and working to build social license for the IPA's agenda.'2018
'Targeting those aged 16-25, it bridges the gap between the next generation and the ideas of free markets, individual responsibility, capitalism, and democracy.'2018
An investigation into the Australian Public Service Commissioner (John Lloyd) is called by the Acting Australian Public Service Commissioner.2018
Andrew Shearer becomes deputy head of the Office of National Assessments -to be renamed Office of National Intelligence (ONI). The ONA/ONI has been given an oversight role over other intelligence agencies with the director-general to be the principal advisor on intelligence to the Prime Minister. The appointment of Andrew Shearer is considered notable for his position as CD Kemp Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs.2018
The IPA (through Matthew Freedman) arranged for the US climate warming sceptic beauracrat, Scott Pruitt, to meet with Australian political leaders while on a talking tour. The tour was cancelled due to an extreme weather event in the USA. Details of IPA involvement came to light after US environment group, the Sierra Club revealed improprieties via FOI. 'Pruitt faces 11 federal investigations in the US, including into his spending on travel and his business relationships with lobbyists. Freedman worked on national security-related issues for Trump's transition team but was removed after using a personal email address to conduct government business.'2018
Simon Cowan of Center for Independent Studies argues that thinktanks (many of which are Approved Research Institutes enjoying DGR status with ATO), should not have to reveal their donors.Year: 2017
In late 2017, former IPA Senior Fellow, and a well-known crictic of the charity sector Gary Johns was appointed as the Head of the charities regulator, the ACNC.
Johns has made claims that Indigenous women in receipt of income support are kept as 'cash cows' and should be forced to accept contraception to receive income support.
