If I Were Prime Minister is an independent policy research initiative focused on systemic corruption in Australian government. It publishes evidence-backed reform proposals across nine policy areas: gas export taxation, political donation law, ministerial accountability, federal anti-corruption bodies, electoral reform, lobbying transparency, gig economy regulation, Australia Post, and port pricing.
Every policy on this site is supported by public data, parliamentary records, court decisions, and independent economic analysis. The goal is not commentary — it is to show, specifically and in detail, what reform would look like and how it would work.
Sovereign Return is the publishing identity behind this project. The site is the work of an Australian citizen frustrated by the gap between the depth of Australia's governance problems and the superficiality of the public debate about them.
The research on this site uses AI tools extensively — for literature review, data analysis, argument stress-testing, and audio production. The editorial judgements, policy positions, and factual claims are the author's own. Every claim is verifiable from the linked sources.
For corrections, questions, media enquiries, or policy submissions: submit an idea via the form, or email contact@sovereignreturn.au.
This is an independent project. It is not affiliated with any political party, think tank, or government body.