The Australia Institute is a left wing Australian think tank conducting public policy research, funded by grants from philanthropic trusts, memberships and commissioned research. The institute began in 1994 in order to construct and commission research and policy analysis on public debates and political and social issues and trends. The Institute seeks government, business or union grants to conduct research and analysis. The institute is based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. More information on the Wikipedia page [1]. The website is [2]