Natural resources
Policy report
A primer on the policy choice framework
The purpose of the Policy Choice Framework is to help policy makers decide how to change the behaviour of primary producers.
Thesis
Improving the 'rules of engagement': understanding how participatory processes are defined, experienced and implemented in Australian natural resource governance
Community action in natural resource governance can provide a pathway for improved decision-making, increased on-ground activity and acceptance of government and industry legitimacy in managing natural resources.
Strategy
Our north, our future: white paper on developing Northern Australia
The White Paper is a vision to unlock the great potential and opportunities of the north. It focuses on building priority roads, developing water resources, removing red tape, building a sustainable workforce and ensuring effective governance arrangements.
Report
One ocean: principles for the stewardship of a healthy and productive ocean
New Zealand has one of the largest exclusive economic zones in the world. This report discusses the role of oceans in New Zealand’s culture, economy and natural environment as well as the need for change in oceans governance. It contains 30 unique perspectives and proposes a principle-based approach.
Report
Net advantage: securing our fisheries management
This report argues that Australian commercial fisheries can gain a global competitive edge by embracing the benefits of marine reserves.