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31 October 2025
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.
Mona Mashhadi Rajabi and Martina Linnenluecke
24 October 2025
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.
Ehsan Noroozinejad, Greg Morrison and Nicky Morrison
14 October 2025
A comprehensive analysis of forward-looking data could help us identify gaps between our current trajectory and what we really want for our descendants.
Jenny Gordon
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A more systematic approach to prioritising prevention will help boost productivity and refocus our health systems on individual and community wellbeing.
Cristy Brooks & Hannah Lobb
4 September 2025
Through a strategy of selective engagement and active risk management, Australia can pursue a smart alignment of its research expertise in biotechnology with China’s advantages in large-scale testing and manufacturing.
Marina Yue Zhang
1 September 2025
First Nations people, especially women, continue to face racism at work. A more concerted approach to addressing discrimination, emphasising Indigenous experiences, can support people to have safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces.
Nareen Young, Joshua Gilbert and Tanya Hosch
Putting our savings to productive use
The Economic Reform Roundtable is our chance to clear the path for investment in the innovators that can supercharge productivity.
Making AI safe, responsible and productive for Australia
A balanced approach – acting on both the opportunities and potential harms of AI – is the best way to harness this technology’s productivity gains while mitigating the risks to people and our economy.
Productivity: The ultimate measurement frontier?
Meaningful measurement of productivity is inherently slippery. So, in non-market sectors lacking competition and prices, we need to think laterally about how best to measure what matters.
Taking a whole-of-federation approach to long-term productivity reform
Intergenerational reporting across the federation, regulatory harmonisation and reform of state-based taxes can all contribute to boosting productivity.
Australia should invest more in R&D to drive productivity growth
Changes to the R&D tax incentive and a modest levy on big business could deliver a long-term productivity boost by adequately funding basic research.
Prevention and productivity: how to get the most out of public money and improve wellbeing
Prioritising investments in preventative measures can generate long-term savings and boost productivity – all while improving people’s lives and community wellbeing.
Rethinking the Australian Dream: from homeownership to sovereign investment and secure rentals
Our national fixation on homeownership disadvantages many Australians and stymies productive investment right when our economy needs it most. Policy reforms that incentivise investment in index funds – coupled with stronger protection for renters – could help more people build wealth while driving economic growth.
When culture meets climate: moving beyond carbon targets
New research demonstrates how cultural norms around authority, risk and foresight influence the climate readiness of businesses. Governments should move beyond setting targets and regulatory compliance to also promote dynamic, culturally-informed governance that enhances climate resilience.
DOGE done better Down Under? A progressive case for government efficiency
Efficiency should be an imperative for governments of all stripes. But realising greater public sector productivity means asking the right questions and using more rigorous approaches.
Addressing the impact of domestic violence on women’s employment and education
Innovative new research demonstrates the full extent of professional and educational impacts on women from domestic violence. Government responses, such as employment services and paid leave entitlements, should be scaled up to meet the needs of affected women.
