Since November 2025 Australian opinion polls have shown a surge towards One Nation. This report explores the reasons for the surge to the right. It shows that much of the surge to the right comes from the concerns of patriots, those with a sense of belongness to a great extent.

A recent trend observed in some European nations and the US is for many voters to reject the neoliberal, globalising 'elite agenda'. This report covers the political implications of these attitudes. Two findings stand out: the cost of living and values.

A recent trend observed in some European nations and the US is for many voters to reject the neoliberal, globalising 'elite agenda'. This article provides survey results that explored any parallel to this trend among Australian voters. The authors conclude that a majority do not support the prevailing neoliberal economic agenda.

This paper focuses on the role of overseas students in driving rental demand, arguing that the Labour Government has backtracked on plans to reduce overseas student numbers in response to pressure from the education sector. The authors argue this decision will exacerbate the housing crisis and call for reform of the systems that govern pathways...

The Victorian Labor Government acknowledged that it was time to rein in the Big Build during the release of the Victorian 2024-25 Budget. The authors argue that Victoria needs a new business model, focusing on completing its renewable energy transformation and on starting a new industry policy.