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16 April 2026
Without public trust, AI investment won’t deliver results. Building it should be a central focus of Australia’s AI policy.
Amir Andargoli, Hassan Gholipour Fereidouni and Reza Tajaddini
8 April 2026
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.
Ehsan Noroozinejad, Greg Morrison and Barrie Harrop
2 April 2026
Australia’s fuel shortage cannot be resolved by freight support alone. A national 'control tower' is needed to coordinate fuel, logistics and demand in real time.
Ben Fahimnia
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As digital systems increasingly control how Australians work, government legislation is needed to protect employment standards and workers’ rights.
Andreas Pekarek and Josh Healy
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Integrity agencies need confidentiality powers, but those powers should be subject to time limits, review mechanisms and transparency standards.
Michael Stuckey
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The cost of power: how can Australia build a resilient clean energy market?
Prioritising renewable energy is a strategic foundation for a stronger, more adaptable, and future-ready energy market that can thrive for decades to come. A diverse suite of policies is essential to support Australia’s transition toward a more reliable, affordable and lower emissions energy system.
From concrete to canopies: making nature accessible for all children
Education and planning policies should be coordinated to ensure all children have access to nature-based play opportunities for their physical and social enrichment.
Fixing Australia’s constitutional paralysis
Australia’s “double majority” referendum system for constitutional change has become a handbrake on common sense reform. It is high time we consider alternatives that harness Australia’s robust, existing institutions of representative democracy to enact critical reforms to our basic law.
Bridging public trust in AI: why inclusive AI governance is essential public infrastructure
In the context of fragmented global governance and mixed outcomes for AI, governments should prioritise building public trust through proactive civic engagement and regulatory innovation.
Setting Australian talent free
Non-compete clauses slow wage growth, reduce labour mobility and are a drag on productivity. Removing these restrictive terms can boost workers’ choices while driving sustainable economic growth.
Accelerating Australia’s renewables transition
Australia has an opportunity to capitalise on its natural advantages and political shifts to accelerate its Net Zero transition. Attracting investment and the best global talent – while providing regulatory and market certainty through a carbon price – are critical policy levers.
Digital Twins: a national framework for Australia
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.
Are we really measuring what matters for future generations?
A comprehensive analysis of forward-looking data could help us identify gaps between our current trajectory and what we really want for our descendants.
Centring ethics in early childhood education and care
Australia should move beyond a market-driven approach to early childhood education and care. Instead, the community and not-for-profit sector should be expanded under a better regulated and adequately funded model.
Supporting gender and sexuality diverse students in NSW public schools
NSW has made significant progress on gender and sexuality inclusion in public schools. But more can be done to address the systemic drivers of bullying and exclusion, including by providing practical support to schools.
