This paper reviews features of the Australian democratic system with consideration to reshaping that system to better serve a liberal democracy. It argues that reform must focus on how the political system can be improved so that it represents the views and values of ordinary Australians. The paper is intended to generate debate and provides...

This paper highlights that the national security risks faced now are in Australia's region. It proposes a clear focus on the defence of Australia and its northern approaches. The paper also addresses the critical nature of Australia's relationship with the USA. It provides six recommendations.

As part of a series looking at what needs to be done to strengthen Australia’s defence, this paper notes the vulnerabilities of Australia's military that will affect its ability to sustain operations during a conflict involving major powers in the region. It makes six recommendations.

Contending that Australia is unprepared in facing its most challenging security environment since the Second World War, this paper's key recommendation is to increase defence expenditure from 2% to 3% of GDP. Other recommendations bolster the case for how a government could dramatically lift defence spending and see quick and positive increases in military capability.

This report examines trends in the Australian labour market, specifically comparing employment growth in the public and private sectors from 2014 to 2024. It finds that public sector jobs make up an increasing share of the total workforce, with the vast majority of new jobs post-Covid in the public sector.