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...

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 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.

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.

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...