Briefing paper
GFC+10: a survey of public attitudes to the federal government’s handling of the global financial crisis, ten years on
Polling conducted by The Australia Institute asked Australians about the federal government’s handling of the global financial crisis (GFC).
Briefing paper
Manufacturing: a moment of opportunity
This report identifies several indicators which suggest that the economic opportunities for domestic manufacturing have improved significantly.
Discussion paper
Money for nothing
This paper enumerates federal government and industry spending on CCS since 2003, especially coal with CCS, and puts it in the context of spending from comparable countries.
Survey Report
Polling brief: renewable energy
New polling shows that despite a concerted campaign from sectors of the federal government and coal and gas industries, public support remains very high for renewable energy, and for the strengthening of state and federal targets.
Discussion paper
Don't be so naif: Adani and governance of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)
Despite widespread coverage, little is known about the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) or the $1 billion NAIF loan proposal for Adani’s coal rail. Lacking robust governance policies, including some required by its legislation, and poorly resourced, NAIF should reject the immense political pressure to fast-track the loan.