Local microfactories have the potential to sustainably supply the metals and critical materials needed for Australia’s green transition. But what are the right policy settings to support the reprocessing of waste for manufacturing?

Appointing some ministers from outside parliament could help boost representation and improve policymaking.

Australia deserves a public service that embodies its multiculturalism – diversity targets are a proven way to get there.

Skills mismatches will grow due to climate change and its economic fallout. Microcredentials can enable rapid and inclusive re-skilling while offering universities an opportunity to re-invent their mission in a “climate changed” world.

While reforms to improve the quality of aged care are welcome, the government must also consider how to resource providers to meet higher standards.

While reforms to improve the quality of aged care are welcome, the government must also consider how to resource providers to meet higher standards.

The new Labor government has a historic opportunity to boost young people’s wellbeing as part of its economic agenda—here’s how.

Is now the moment to (re)introduce an independent "buffer body" for the tertiary sector that will enable universities to respond to future jobs, skills and research needs?

While fiscal stimulus applied during the COVID-19 crisis has boosted employment, the much bigger challenge remains productivity and wage stagnation. This will require an ambitious national reform agenda to transform Australian industry.

New research shows that by taking into account the broader financial benefits of domestic manufacturing, building key transport infrastructure locally can be the fiscally smart decision.