Briefing paper
Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog is still too weak
This briefing paper outlines the flaws in the operation of Victoria’s corruption watchdog, IBAC.
Discussion paper
The cost of corruption: the growing perception of corruption and its cost to GDP
Australia has fallen six positions on the international Corruption Perception Index since 2012, and recent polling shows 85% of Australians think there is corruption in federal politics.
Briefing paper
Blue carbon, or the carbon blues?
‘Blue carbon’ refers to the carbon storage potential of coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrass beds. While efforts to protect coastal ecosystems are very important for biodiversity conservation, local economies and climate adaptation and mitigation, the carbon impact of Australia’s initiative is minimal in the context of Australian climate issues.
Discussion paper
Can’t stand the heat: The energy security risk of Australia’s reliance on coal and gas generators in an era of increasing heatwaves
3600 MW, or 14% of coal and gas generation failed during the February 2017 heatwave. Report calls for the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) to require “heat safe” back-up for coal and gas plants. New analysis shows that coal and gas failed to provide energy security during the February 2017 heatwave. Additionally, it found that solar...
Report
Remember the ’56 flood? How much water flows to the environment in the Barwon Darling system?
This report questions using averages to represent flows in the Barwon-Darling and challenges the NSW Water Minister’s claims about how much water is going into maintain river health.