This report finds government funding is generally skewed towards the later stages of industry development which are already comparatively well-financed by private capital markets. It suggests shifting more funding towards the early stages of industry development, including high-risk high-reward projects that might otherwise struggle to gain private finance, and could one day become major players...

With the release of its Measuring What Matters framework the Australian Government has taken the first steps to embedding wellbeing in policy and decision-making. Critical to its success will be gaining the perspectives and buy-in of the Australian public. This paper provides the foundations to support the government and community sector to embark on a...

Australia has little-known rules in place around our federal budget that could be amended to help us in planning for the long term. This report details how the federal Budget Process Operational Rules can be reformed to incentivise long-term, holistic policymaking that prioritises wellbeing.

This report outlines essential steps for achieving a truly universal early education and care system. The report calls for reforms to enhance accessibility, affordability, and quality in early learning. The key reforms suggested aim to align Australia’s early learning system with other universal systems, like schooling and Medicare.

This report recommends immediate short-term actions governments can take in the next 12-18 months to reduce emissions linked to government purchasing, as well as long-term structural reforms that use the size and power of the public service to help Australia reach net zero.