Report
Setting direction: a purposeful approach to modern industry policy
This report lays out the essential elements required for successful modern industry policy, including clear direction from government, a diverse policy mix, and strong, coordinated governance.
Report
The wellbeing economy in brief: understanding the growing agenda and its implications
This publication contains a collection of mini briefing papers that look at the idea of a wellbeing economy, how it relates to other ideas for economic change, and what some of the core elements of a wellbeing economy are.
Discussion paper
Capital for kilowatts: the (non)-inflationary impacts of the green transition
The paper unpicks concerns around whether large-scale investment in Australia's renewable energy systems, required to meet national emissions targets, are likely to have an impact on inflation. It finds that this investment is not only unlikely to be inflationary, it is likely to produce more economic stability than replacing existing coal and gas generation, and...
Report
Purpose of Government Pulse: Australian attitudes to democratic purpose, priorities and performance
The inaugural 2024 Purpose of Government Pulse, conducted by the Centre for Policy Development through eight rounds of polling from 2015 to December 2023, explores Australian attitudes towards government, democracy and public capability.
Briefing paper
Briefing note: government leadership on net zero
The Centre for Policy Development has produced this briefing note, which sets out key elements of net-zero leadership for government.