Northern Australia is central to the nation’s future. This report reframes northern Australia as a developing economy within a developed nation. Drawing on a detailed analysis of the Northern Territory and extending to northern Queensland and northern Western Australia, the report presents a comprehensive, evidence-based argument for nation-building through targeted investment.

This report outlines how soaring debt repayments and a sharp reduction in lending have transformed China’s role in developing country finances from capital provider to debt collector. Mounting pressures from Chinese debts are especially severe for many of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries. A retrenchment in Western aid and trade is compounding these...

This report shows how Australia can work with its trade partners to jointly transition heavy industries into a net zero world. It argues that while the Government has taken steps to support Australia’s future green industries, more certainty about the demand for these future green commodities is required to unlock domestic investment. The report makes...

The second progress report on the Regionalisation Ambition framework shows mixed results across the plan's 20 targets. The report highlights key achievements for creating a more prosperous, productive and inclusive regional Australia, how each target is tracking against capital cities, and high-level policy changes that impact the framework.

This action plan addresses the evolving needs of northern Australians and reaffirms the government’s commitment to the region. The plan identifies six priority areas and focuses on activating the northern economy, fostering sustainable growth, and improving the livelihoods of communities in the north.