Australian housing remains some of the most expensive in the world. This report argues that current policy foundations overburden the construction and housing industry and must be addressed in order to end the housing crisis. It presents advice and recommendations, stressing the urgency of the housing situation and calling for swift and widespread regulatory reform.

The report presents the results and findings of the first stage of the Telecommunications Risk and Resilience Profile project, synthesising findings from consultations with government, industry and academia to highlight areas of opportunity and potential challenges to telecommunications resilience.

This report profiles the telecommunications sector to better understand the risk landscape and whole-of-sector resilience. The resulting assessment and profile detailed in this report provide a common language and the foundations for a shared vision and cooperative action. It should be revisited regularly to track progress and demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving sector resilience.

As Melbourne’s population is projected to outgrow Sydney due to factors beyond local government control, the need for substantial investment in new suburbs and infrastructure, especially within the geographical boundaries of the Outer Melbourne Councils, becomes paramount.

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.