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 is already adapting to multiple climate hazards at once. The challenge is now building governance systems that can sustain coordinated multi-hazard responses.

The government’s employment services reforms are a welcome step towards a more tailored and supportive system. The next challenge is redesigning the structures and incentives of the system so it empowers people to overcome barriers and find secure, meaningful work.

Global supply shocks are exposing Australia’s dependence on imported materials far beyond fuel alone. Yet many of the waste streams we landfill or export could instead support regional manufacturing, local jobs and a more resilient sovereign industrial capability.