The choice is not between digital growth and climate responsibility. A national decarbonization pathway can expand Australia's data centre capacity while protecting energy and water security, communities and critical services.

Australia has the technology to build homes faster. Turning modular housing into a mainstream housing solution now requires policy settings that support finance, insurance and a clear liability architecture.

Australia has no shortage of ideas to tackle the housing crisis, but too few pathways to scale them into real reform. Living Labs offer a practical route from pilot to system-wide implementation.

A living digital model for Australia could provide a powerful policy sandbox, helping governments to proactively build resilience, test new ideas and deliver more effective services.