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Chifley Research Centre


The Chifley Research Centre is a think tank run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP). It claims that it "is committed to the advancement of public policy debate and progressive thinking in Australia." In has been alleged the Centre is used by the ALP to funnel donations to the party, as CRC donations are tax-deductible. It is also one of only seven organisations mentioned by name in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 as tax-deductible gift recipients. (www.sourcewatch.org)

Website:chifley.org.au