Where journalists live has implications for the public and for the health of democracy. This paper identifies in which electorates Australia’s journalists live and whether these electorates are inner-metropolitan, outer-metropolitan, provincial or rural. It finds that more journalists live in electorates classified as inner-metropolitan than outer-metropolitan, provincial and rural electorates combined.

This paper examines democracy as a resilient system, emphasising the role of applied analysis in shaping effective policy and programs, particularly in Australia. It proposes a practical agenda centred on three core strengthening flows of democratic resilience: trusted institutions, credible information and social inclusion.

Australia’s news industry is highly concentrated, with 84% of newspaper revenue going to one of four large conglomerates. This paper notes that hundreds of news outlets have been shut down in the last five years, with the worst impacts in regional areas. Australia-wide the newspaper industry is shrinking in its output and diversity and this...

This report examines Australians' trust in their public institutions and explores ways to strengthen that trust. It notes the public sector underwent changes in the 2010s which affected its capacity and public perception. The report provides key insights for both policymakers and citizens, highlighting institutional strengths and areas of improvement.

There is a strong and consistent belief among Australians that democracy should ensure fairness and equality, and government should be focused on supporting wellbeing and ensuring a decent standard of living. This report, examining public attitudes towards government and democracy in Australia, shows there is clear public support for more ambitious, long-term policymaking.